ROTC at Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Illinois Wesleyan University students join Army ROTC at Illinois State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Illinois Wesleyan University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Illinois State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Illinois Wesleyan University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.8 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 | 39% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,120–1,340 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–30 |
| 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 | $57,704 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $57,704 |
| 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 Wesleyan University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Illinois Wesleyan University has 1,582 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 Wesleyan University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $13,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Illinois Wesleyan University: FAQ
Does Illinois Wesleyan University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Illinois Wesleyan University students join Army ROTC at Illinois State University.
Which ROTC branches can Illinois Wesleyan University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Illinois State University, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Illinois Wesleyan University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Illinois Wesleyan University and train with the unit at Illinois State University.
School links and location
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- Official site
iwu.edu
- Admissions
iwu.edu
- Apply
iwu.edu
- Financial aid
iwu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
IPEDS UNITID: 145646
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