ROTC at John Carroll University
University Heights, OH · private nonprofit
Yes — John Carroll University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
John Carroll University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
John Carroll University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at John Carroll University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 13 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men83%
- White92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men84%
- White92%
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 | 81% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–32 |
| 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 | $50,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,500 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 79% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from John Carroll University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
John Carroll University has 2,274 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: John Carroll University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College | Unlimited |
| Graduate | College | Unlimited |
| Graduate | College | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Business | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Business | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at John Carroll University: FAQ
Does John Carroll University have ROTC?
Yes — John Carroll University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can John Carroll University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, John Carroll University Army ROTC).
Is ROTC at John Carroll University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at John Carroll University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at John Carroll University?
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
These links belong to John Carroll University. 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
jcu.edu
- Admissions
jcu.edu
- Apply
jcu.edu
- Financial aid
jcu.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: University Heights, OH 44118-4538
IPEDS UNITID: 203368
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