ROTC at Hiram College
Hiram, OH · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Hiram College students join Air Force ROTC at Kent State University.

Cross-town & partner options
Hiram College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Hiram College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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 | 94% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $27,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,600 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Hiram College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Hiram College has 777 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: Hiram College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,345 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $6,345 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $6,345 |
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Hiram College: FAQ
Does Hiram College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Hiram College students join Air Force ROTC at Kent State University.
Which ROTC branches can Hiram College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Kent State University, 15 mi).
Is ROTC at Hiram College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Hiram College and train with the unit at Kent State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Hiram College. 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
hiram.edu
- Admissions
hiram.edu
- Apply
hiram.edu
- Financial aid
hiram.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: Hiram, OH 44234-0067
IPEDS UNITID: 203128
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