ROTC at University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: University of Mount Union students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Kent State University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Mount Union students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 20.6 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 20.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Mount Union in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.6 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 | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 910–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–25 |
| 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 | $36,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,600 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 59% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Mount Union. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Mount Union has 1,995 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: University of Mount Union takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of Mount Union: FAQ
Does University of Mount Union have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Mount Union students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Kent State University.
Which ROTC branches can University of Mount Union students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Kent State University, 21 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Kent State University, 21 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Mount Union on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Mount Union and train with the unit at Kent State University.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Mount Union. 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
mountunion.edu
- Admissions
mountunion.edu
- Apply
admission.mountunion.edu
- Financial aid
mountunion.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Alliance, OH 44601-3929
IPEDS UNITID: 204185
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