ROTC at North Central College
Naperville, IL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: North Central College students join Army ROTC at Wheaton College and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.
Cross-town & partner options
North Central College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 28.0 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Aurora University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at North Central 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 2.4 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 | 77% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,055–1,310 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–29 |
| 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 | $45,726 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $45,726 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 64% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from North Central College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
North Central College has 2,428 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: North Central College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at North Central College: FAQ
Does North Central College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: North Central College students join Army ROTC at Wheaton College and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.
Which ROTC branches can North Central College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Wheaton College, 7 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Chicago, 28 mi).
Is ROTC at North Central College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at North Central College and train with the unit at Wheaton College and University of Chicago.
School links and location
These links belong to North Central College. 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
northcentralcollege.edu
- Admissions
northcentralcollege.edu
- Apply
northcentralcollege.edu
- Financial aid
northcentralcollege.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: Naperville, IL 60540
IPEDS UNITID: 147660
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