ROTC at Denison University
Granville, OH · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Denison University students join Army ROTC at Capital University.
Cross-town & partner options
Denison University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 23.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Ohio Wesleyan University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Denison University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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 | 17% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,320–1,490 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 30–33 |
| 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 | $67,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 79% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Denison University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Denison University has 2,380 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: Denison 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 Denison University: FAQ
Does Denison University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Denison University students join Army ROTC at Capital University.
Which ROTC branches can Denison University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Capital University, 23 mi).
Is ROTC at Denison University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Denison University and train with the unit at Capital University.
School links and location
These links belong to Denison 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
denison.edu
- Admissions
denison.edu
- Apply
denison.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: Granville, OH 43023
IPEDS UNITID: 202523
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