ROTC at Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · public
Yes — Indiana University Bloomington hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Indiana University Bloomington hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedHoosiers is the AFROTC detachment at Indiana University Bloomington in Indiana.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedHoosier Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Indiana University Bloomington and 3 partner schools across Indiana.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Indiana University Bloomington students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Indiana University Bloomington in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 31 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 72 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women17%
- Men83%
- White88%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White82%
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 | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,170–1,400 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–33 |
| 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 | $12,144 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,891 |
| Average net price | $16,264 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 80% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Indiana University Bloomington. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Indiana University Bloomington has 37,806 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 University Bloomington takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | 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 Indiana University Bloomington: FAQ
Does Indiana University Bloomington have ROTC?
Yes — Indiana University Bloomington hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Indiana University Bloomington students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Hoosier Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 215 Indiana University-Bloomington).
Is ROTC at Indiana University Bloomington on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Indiana University Bloomington.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Indiana University Bloomington?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Indiana University Bloomington. 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
bloomington.iu.edu
- Admissions
bloomington.iu.edu
- Apply
online.iu.edu
- Financial aid
admissions.indiana.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: Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
IPEDS UNITID: 151351
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