ROTC at Elon University
Elon, NC · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Elon University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at North Carolina A&T State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Elon University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 15.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at North Carolina A&T State University.
Army ROTCCross-town · 15.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at North Carolina A&T State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Elon University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.3 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- White81%
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 | 66% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,130–1,280 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–28 |
| 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 | $46,958 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,958 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 84% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Elon University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Elon University has 6,452 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: Elon University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | School of Communications | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | School of Health Science | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES | Up to $5,000 |
And 2 more programs 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 Elon University: FAQ
Does Elon University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Elon University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at North Carolina A&T State University.
Which ROTC branches can Elon University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at North Carolina A&T State University, 15 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at North Carolina A&T State University, 15 mi).
Is ROTC at Elon University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Elon University and train with the unit at North Carolina A&T State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Elon 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
elon.edu
- Admissions
elon.edu
- Apply
elon.edu
- Financial aid
elon.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: Elon, NC 27244-2010
IPEDS UNITID: 198516
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