ROTC at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · public
Yes — Indiana University-Indianapolis hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Indiana University-Indianapolis hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedCrossroads Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and 6 partner schools across Indiana.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Indiana University-Indianapolis students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Indiana University-Indianapolis in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 15 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 53 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White77%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White73%
- Black12%
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 | 76% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,030–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–29 |
| 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 | $10,762 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,891 |
| Average net price | $11,668 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Indiana University-Indianapolis. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Indiana University-Indianapolis has 13,830 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-Indianapolis takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Indiana University-Indianapolis: FAQ
Does Indiana University-Indianapolis have ROTC?
Yes — Indiana University-Indianapolis hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Indiana University-Indianapolis students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Crossroads Battalion).
Is ROTC at Indiana University-Indianapolis on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Indiana University-Indianapolis?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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