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ROTC at Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL · private nonprofit

Yes, through cross-town: Monmouth College students join Army ROTC at Western Illinois University.

Monmouth College campus
Photo by Monmouth College (CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Cross-town & partner options

Monmouth College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 31.0 mi
→ Western Illinois University (Leatherneck Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Western Illinois University.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Monmouth College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
  • About 1.3 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 rate91%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,000–1,210
ACT range (25th–75th)20–27
Test policyTest-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$44,922
Out-of-state tuition$44,922
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate65%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Monmouth College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Monmouth College has 702 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: Monmouth College takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUp to $15,000
Principles of ExcellenceDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Monmouth College: FAQ

Does Monmouth College have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Monmouth College students join Army ROTC at Western Illinois University.

Which ROTC branches can Monmouth College students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Western Illinois University, 31 mi).

Is ROTC at Monmouth College on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Monmouth College and train with the unit at Western Illinois University.

School links and location

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Location: Monmouth, IL 61462-1998

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IPEDS UNITID: 147341

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