ROTC at Ohio University
Athens, OH · public
Yes — Ohio University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Ohio University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Ohio University-Main Campus commissions officers alongside Hocking College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Ohio University commissions officers alongside Hocking College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Ohio University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Ohio University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 30 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 71 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White93%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White88%
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 | 85% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,290 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–28 |
| 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 | $14,158 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,838 |
| Average net price | $21,637 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Ohio University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Ohio University has 19,633 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: Ohio University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Ohio University: FAQ
Does Ohio University have ROTC?
Yes — Ohio University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Ohio University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bobcat Battalion (Ohio)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 650 Ohio University-Main Campus).
Is ROTC at Ohio University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Ohio University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Ohio University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Ohio 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
ohio.edu
- Admissions
ohio.edu
- Apply
ohio.edu
- Financial aid
ohio.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: Athens, OH 45701-2979
IPEDS UNITID: 204857
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