ROTC at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Liberty University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Virginia.
Cross-town & partner options
Liberty University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 60.2 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 60.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Virginia.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Liberty University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 32 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 77 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women18%
- Men82%
- White81%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White74%
- Other or unknown10%
- Black9%
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 | 99% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $22,465 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,465 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Liberty University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Liberty University has 50,012 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: Liberty University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Aeronautics | Up to $13,100 |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Aeronautics | Up to $13,100 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
VA caution
- Fine imposed by Federal Agency
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Liberty University: FAQ
Does Liberty University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Liberty University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Virginia.
Which ROTC branches can Liberty University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Virginia, 60 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Virginia, 60 mi).
Is ROTC at Liberty University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Liberty University and train with the unit at University of Virginia.
School links and location
These links belong to Liberty 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
liberty.edu
- Admissions
liberty.edu
- Apply
liberty.edu
- Financial aid
liberty.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: Lynchburg, VA 24515
IPEDS UNITID: 232557
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