ROTC at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · public
Yes — Central Michigan University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Central Michigan University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Chippewa Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Central Michigan University.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Central Michigan University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Central Michigan University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 14 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 42 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men76%
- White86%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White84%
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 | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 960–1,200 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–27 |
| 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 | $14,760 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,760 |
| Average net price | $17,597 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 59% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Central Michigan University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Central Michigan University has 10,035 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: Central Michigan University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | College of Education and Human Services | Up to $500 |
| Graduate | College of Education and Human Services | Up to $500 |
| Graduate | College of Graduate Studies | Up to $500 |
| Graduate | College of Graduate Studies | Up to $500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Central Michigan University: FAQ
Does Central Michigan University have ROTC?
Yes — Central Michigan University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Central Michigan University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Chippewa Battalion).
Is ROTC at Central Michigan University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Central Michigan University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Central Michigan University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Central Michigan 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
cmich.edu
- Admissions
cmich.edu
- Apply
fireup.cmich.edu
- Financial aid
cmich.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: Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
IPEDS UNITID: 169248
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