ROTC at Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN · public
Yes, through cross-town: Indiana University Northwest students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago.
Cross-town & partner options
Indiana University Northwest students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 27.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at Indiana University Northwest in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 9.2 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men70%
- White55%
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 | 73% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 910–1,180 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–26 |
| 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 | $8,424 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,811 |
| Average net price | $5,130 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 37% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Indiana University Northwest. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Indiana University Northwest has 2,661 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 Northwest takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,450 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,450 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,450 |
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 Northwest: FAQ
Does Indiana University Northwest have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Indiana University Northwest students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago.
Which ROTC branches can Indiana University Northwest students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Illinois Chicago, 27 mi).
Is ROTC at Indiana University Northwest on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Indiana University Northwest and train with the unit at University of Illinois Chicago.
School links and location
These links belong to Indiana University Northwest. 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
northwest.iu.edu
- Admissions
northwest.iu.edu
- Apply
sisjee.iu.edu
- Financial aid
northwest.iu.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: Gary, IN 46408-1197
IPEDS UNITID: 151360
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