ROTC at Indiana State University (extension)
Terre Haute, IN · public
Yes — Indiana State University (extension) hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Indiana State University (extension) hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1949, Detachment 218 Indiana State University has run AFROTC at Indiana State University (extension) in Terre Haute, IN.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Indiana State University (extension) students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.4 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Indiana State University (extension) in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 42 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men85%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White75%
- Black15%
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 | 81% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $10,258 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,322 |
| Average net price | $10,873 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 43% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Indiana State University (extension). Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Indiana State University (extension) has 6,188 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: Indiana State University (extension) takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Doctorate | 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 Indiana State University (extension): FAQ
Does Indiana State University (extension) have ROTC?
Yes — Indiana State University (extension) hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Indiana State University (extension) students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 218 Indiana State University).
Is ROTC at Indiana State University (extension) on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Indiana State University (extension). Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Indiana State University (extension) and train with the unit at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Indiana State University (extension)?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Indiana State University (extension). 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
indianastate.edu
- Admissions
indianastate.edu
- Apply
indianastate.edu
- Financial aid
indianastate.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: Terre Haute, IN 47809
IPEDS UNITID: 151324
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