ROTC at Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · public
Yes — Eastern Michigan University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Michigan through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Eastern Michigan University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedEagle Battalion (Eastern) hosts Army ROTC at Eastern Michigan University and 3 partner schools across Michigan.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Eastern Michigan University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 6.2 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Michigan.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Eastern Michigan University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 44 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White80%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White71%
- Black18%
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 | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 920–1,170 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–27 |
| 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 | $16,240 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,240 |
| Average net price | $15,407 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 46% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Eastern Michigan University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Eastern Michigan University has 10,055 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 Michigan University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Eastern Michigan University: FAQ
Does Eastern Michigan University have ROTC?
Yes — Eastern Michigan University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Michigan through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Eastern Michigan University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Eagle Battalion (Eastern)), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Michigan, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Michigan, 6 mi).
Is ROTC at Eastern Michigan University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Eastern Michigan University. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Eastern Michigan University and train with the unit at University of Michigan.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Eastern 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 Eastern 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
emich.edu
- Admissions
emich.edu
- Apply
emich.edu
- Financial aid
emich.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Ypsilanti, MI 48197
IPEDS UNITID: 169798
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