ROTC at Marian University
Indianapolis, IN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Marian University students join Army ROTC at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Cross-town & partner options
Marian University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Marian University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.6 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 | 95% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $40,664 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,664 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Marian University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Marian University has 2,266 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: Marian University takes part.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Marian University: FAQ
Does Marian University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Marian University students join Army ROTC at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Which ROTC branches can Marian University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Marian University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Marian University and train with the unit at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
School links and location
These links belong to Marian 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
marian.edu
- Admissions
marian.edu
- Apply
marian.edu
- Financial aid
marian.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
IPEDS UNITID: 151786
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