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Greyhound Battalion · Greyhound
Greyhound Battalion runs Army ROTC from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, MD.
About this program
The Greyhound Battalion at Loyola University Maryland is among the first Army ROTC programs established in the nation, tracing its founding to 1952. It is a close-knit program with a strong culture of alumni and legacy families, and it emphasizes academic excellence first — cadets are supported much like Division I student-athletes, with dedicated advising, tutoring, and mentorship aimed at success both in college and decades into their careers.
Loyola stands out for the value of its scholarship package. The program calculates a four-year ROTC scholarship at Loyola to be worth roughly $353,980, because the university covers 100% of room and board for scholarship recipients through endowed funds — on top of the federal scholarship's tuition and fees, a $420 monthly stipend paid ten months a year, and a book allowance. Because most ROTC programs cover either tuition or room and board but not both, Loyola describes its scholarship return on investment as exceeding most programs nationally; a scholarship cadet's remaining out-of-pocket cost can be as low as roughly $3,165 a year.
The battalion is transparent with families about the commitment timeline: initial enrollment carries no military obligation, and cadets only incur a service commitment at defined later “gates.” On average, 50–60% or more of cadets volunteer each summer for internships and travel opportunities, and cadre encourage high-school families to apply for the National Scholarship before senior year, when it typically offers the highest value and the most post-graduation flexibility.
Scholarships available here
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Greyhound Battalion by commuting to Loyola University Maryland.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Maryland.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Maryland.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Maryland.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Maryland.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Maryland.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Maryland.
Contact & location
Email: ewestgate@loyola.edu
Phone: 410-240-4598
Site: https://www.loyola.edu/rotc
Located at: Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21210-2699
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Greyhound Battalion located?
Greyhound Battalion is hosted at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Loyola University Maryland campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Greyhound Battalion?
In addition to Loyola University Maryland, students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University, Towson University, Goucher College, Morgan State University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, and University of Baltimore can contract through Greyhound Battalion via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Greyhound Battalion?
Army ROTC cadets at this battalion compete for AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the Army ROTC summer training for cadets at Greyhound Battalion?
After the MS-III year, cadets ship to Cadet Summer Training (Advanced Camp) at Fort Knox for the 31-day capstone evaluation that drives branching and order-of-merit standing.
How big is the corps at Greyhound Battalion?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; Army ROTC battalions in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted cadets depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through Greyhound Battalion?
Cadets who complete the four-year Army ROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Army. The battalion reports through U.S. Army Cadet Command.
How much is a four-year ROTC scholarship worth at Loyola?
The program estimates a four-year ROTC scholarship at Loyola University Maryland is worth roughly $353,980. Loyola covers 100% of room and board for scholarship recipients through endowed funds — unusual because most programs cover either tuition or room and board, not both — plus a $420 monthly stipend (paid 10 months a year) and a book allowance. A scholarship cadet's remaining cost can be as low as about $3,165 per year.
When was the Greyhound Battalion founded, and what is it known for?
Founded in 1952, the Greyhound Battalion is among the first Army ROTC programs established in the nation. It is known for a close-knit alumni and legacy-family community and an academics-first culture that supports cadets much like Division I student-athletes.
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