ROTC at Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Grand View University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Iowa State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Grand View University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 28.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Iowa State University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 28.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Iowa State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Grand View University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2 students start ROTC here each year
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 | 99% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $34,762 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,762 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Grand View University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Grand View University has 1,486 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 View University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Grand View University: FAQ
Does Grand View University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Grand View University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Iowa State University.
Which ROTC branches can Grand View University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Iowa State University, 28 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Iowa State University, 28 mi).
Is ROTC at Grand View University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Grand View University and train with the unit at Iowa State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Grand View 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
grandview.edu
- Apply
grandview.edu
- Financial aid
grandview.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: Des Moines, IA 50316
IPEDS UNITID: 153375
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