ROTC at Iowa State University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Iowa State University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Cyclone Battalion

Cyclone Battalion runs Army ROTC at Iowa State University for cadets across Iowa.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 5 cross-town schools.

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Navy/Marine ROTCHosted

NROTC Iowa State University

NROTC at Iowa State University contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 250 Iowa State University

AFROTC in Ames, IA runs out of Iowa State University as the Detachment 250 Iowa State University.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Iowa State University students commission through the on-campus program above.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at Iowa State University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

Iowa State University enrolls 25,367 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location