ROTC at Northwestern University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Northwestern University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Wildcat Battalion (Northwestern)

Army ROTC at Northwestern University commissions officers alongside University of Chicago cross-town students.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 5 cross-town schools.

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Navy/Marine ROTCHosted

NROTC Northwestern University

NROTC Northwestern University draws midshipmen from Northwestern University and surrounding Illinois campuses.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Northwestern University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.

Army ROTCCross-town · 12.2 mi

→ University of Chicago (Wolfpack Battalion (Loyola))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Chicago.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 12.2 mi

→ University of Chicago (Detachment 205 University of Chicago)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Chicago.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at Northwestern University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

Northwestern University enrolls 9,201 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location