ROTC at DePaul University
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Yes, through cross-town: DePaul University students join Army ROTC at Loyola University Chicago and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.
Cross-town & partner options
DePaul University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Chicago.
Army ROTCCross-town · 8.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Chicago.
ROTC outcomes
Students at DePaul University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 13 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men67%
- White43%
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 | 76% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| 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 | $45,999 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $45,999 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from DePaul University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
DePaul University has 14,090 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: DePaul University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $12,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Graduate | Professional - Business | Up to $7,000 |
| Graduate | Professional - Law | Up to $12,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at DePaul University: FAQ
Does DePaul University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: DePaul University students join Army ROTC at Loyola University Chicago and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.
Which ROTC branches can DePaul University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Loyola University Chicago, 9 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Chicago, 6 mi).
Is ROTC at DePaul University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at DePaul University and train with the unit at Loyola University Chicago and University of Chicago.
School links and location
These links belong to DePaul 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
depaul.edu
- Admissions
depaul.edu
- Apply
depaul.edu
- Financial aid
depaul.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Chicago, IL 60604
IPEDS UNITID: 144740
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