ROTC at Miami University
Oxford, OH · public
Yes — Miami University hosts Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Xavier University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Miami University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Miami University draws midshipmen from Miami University and surrounding Ohio campuses.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
Miami University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Miami University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 25 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 53 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White80%
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 | 75% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,220–1,390 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–30 |
| 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 | $18,161 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,221 |
| Average net price | $28,384 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 80% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Miami University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Miami University has 16,656 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: Miami University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,056 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Miami University: FAQ
Does Miami University have ROTC?
Yes — Miami University hosts Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Xavier University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Miami University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Xavier University, 28 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Miami University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Miami University Air Force ROTC Det 640).
Is ROTC at Miami University on campus or cross-town?
Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Miami University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Miami University and train with the unit at Xavier University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Miami University?
Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Miami 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
miamioh.edu
- Admissions
miamioh.edu
- Apply
apply.commonapp.org
- Financial aid
miamioh.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: Oxford, OH 45056
IPEDS UNITID: 204024
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