ROTC at Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN · public
Yes, through cross-town: Indiana University South Bend students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Notre Dame.
Cross-town & partner options
Indiana University South Bend students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.5 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Notre Dame.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.5 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Notre Dame.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Indiana University South Bend in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.6 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 | 84% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 950–1,190 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–23 |
| 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 | $8,653 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 40% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Indiana University South Bend. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Indiana University South Bend has 3,933 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 South Bend 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 South Bend: FAQ
Does Indiana University South Bend have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Indiana University South Bend students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Notre Dame.
Which ROTC branches can Indiana University South Bend students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Notre Dame, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Notre Dame, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Indiana University South Bend on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Indiana University South Bend and train with the unit at University of Notre Dame.
School links and location
These links belong to Indiana University South Bend. 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
southbend.iu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.iusb.edu
- Apply
academics.iusb.edu
- Financial aid
southbend.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: South Bend, IN 46615-7111
IPEDS UNITID: 151342
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