ROTC at Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Cedarville University students join Army ROTC at Central State University and Air Force ROTC at Wright State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Cedarville University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.2 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 13.5 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Cedarville University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 19 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 28 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men84%
- White92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women18%
- Men82%
- White87%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,130–1,360 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–29 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $37,150 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,150 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 73% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Cedarville University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Cedarville University has 4,024 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Cedarville University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Cedarville University: FAQ
Does Cedarville University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Cedarville University students join Army ROTC at Central State University and Air Force ROTC at Wright State University.
Which ROTC branches can Cedarville University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Central State University, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Wright State University, 14 mi).
Is ROTC at Cedarville University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Cedarville University and train with the unit at Central State University and Wright State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Cedarville University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
cedarville.edu
- Admissions
cedarville.edu
- Apply
connect.cedarville.edu
- Financial aid
cedarville.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Cedarville, OH 45314-0601
IPEDS UNITID: 201654
Something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
ROTCScholar is an independent directory. We are not an ROTC unit, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military. Check details with the unit before you act on them.