ROTC at Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Grand Canyon University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Arizona State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Grand Canyon University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 13.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Arizona State University-Tempe.
Army ROTCCross-town · 13.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Arizona State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Grand Canyon University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 10 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 26 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men70%
- White69%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women34%
- Men66%
- White63%
- Hispanic19%
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 | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,006–1,113 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–22 |
| 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 | $17,850 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,850 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 43% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Grand Canyon University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Grand Canyon University has 73,371 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: Grand Canyon University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| All | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Grand Canyon University: FAQ
Does Grand Canyon University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Grand Canyon University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Arizona State University.
Which ROTC branches can Grand Canyon University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Arizona State University, 13 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Arizona State University, 13 mi).
Is ROTC at Grand Canyon University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Grand Canyon University and train with the unit at Arizona State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Grand Canyon 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
gcu.edu
- Admissions
gcu.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: Phoenix, AZ 85017
IPEDS UNITID: 104717
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