ROTC at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · public
Yes — Eastern Kentucky University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Kentucky through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Eastern Kentucky University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedMountaineer Battalion (Eastern KY) runs Army ROTC from Eastern Kentucky University in Kentucky.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Eastern Kentucky University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 23.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Kentucky.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Eastern Kentucky University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 17 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 46 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White89%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- 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 | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 880–1,080 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–25 |
| 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 | $10,320 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,230 |
| Average net price | $11,040 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Eastern Kentucky University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Eastern Kentucky University has 12,318 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: Eastern Kentucky University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | EKU-eCampus | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Up to $6,000 |
| Undergraduate | Undergraduate | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | Graduate | Up to $6,000 |
| Graduate | Undergraduate | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | Graduate | Up to $6,000 |
And 1 more program on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Eastern Kentucky University: FAQ
Does Eastern Kentucky University have ROTC?
Yes — Eastern Kentucky University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Kentucky through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Eastern Kentucky University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Mountaineer Battalion (Eastern KY)) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Kentucky, 23 mi).
Is ROTC at Eastern Kentucky University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Eastern Kentucky University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Eastern Kentucky University and train with the unit at University of Kentucky.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Eastern Kentucky 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 Eastern Kentucky 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
eku.edu
- Admissions
eku.edu
- Financial aid
eku.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: Richmond, KY 40475-3102
IPEDS UNITID: 156620
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