ROTC at Illinois Institute of Technology
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Yes, through cross-town: Illinois Institute of Technology students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago, Navy ROTC at Northwestern University and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.
Cross-town & partner options
Illinois Institute of Technology students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 15.4 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Northwestern University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Chicago.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Chicago.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Illinois Institute of Technology in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 9.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 16 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- White69%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men76%
- White49%
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 | 55% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,440 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–32 |
| 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 | $52,386 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,386 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Illinois Institute of Technology. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Illinois Institute of Technology has 2,833 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: Illinois Institute of Technology takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All (Main campus, including Stuart/ID) | Up to $6,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Illinois Institute of Technology: FAQ
Does Illinois Institute of Technology have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Illinois Institute of Technology students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago, Navy ROTC at Northwestern University and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.
Which ROTC branches can Illinois Institute of Technology students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Illinois Chicago, 3 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Northwestern University, 15 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Chicago, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Illinois Institute of Technology on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Illinois Institute of Technology and train with the unit at University of Illinois Chicago, Northwestern University and University of Chicago.
School links and location
These links belong to Illinois Institute of Technology. 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
iit.edu
- Admissions
iit.edu
- Apply
iit.edu
- Financial aid
iit.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: Chicago, IL 60616
IPEDS UNITID: 145725
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