ROTC at Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN · public
Yes, through cross-town: Indiana University Southeast students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Louisville.
Cross-town & partner options
Indiana University Southeast students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 9.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Louisville.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 9.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Louisville.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Indiana University Southeast in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.6 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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $11,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,000 |
| Average net price | $18,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Indiana University Southeast. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Indiana University Southeast has 12,000 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 Southeast takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
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 Southeast: FAQ
Does Indiana University Southeast have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Indiana University Southeast students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Louisville.
Which ROTC branches can Indiana University Southeast students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Louisville, 9 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Louisville, 9 mi).
Is ROTC at Indiana University Southeast on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Indiana University Southeast and train with the unit at University of Louisville.
School links and location
These links belong to Indiana University Southeast. 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
southeast.iu.edu
- Admissions
southeast.iu.edu
- Apply
sisjee.iu.edu
- Financial aid
southeast.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: New Albany, IN 47150
IPEDS UNITID: 151379
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