ROTC at Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN · public
Yes — Purdue University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Purdue University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in West Lafayette, IN runs out of Purdue University-Main Campus as the Detachment 220 Purdue University-Main Campus.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Purdue University draws midshipmen from Purdue University and surrounding Indiana campuses.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Purdue University commissions officers alongside Wabash College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Purdue University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Purdue University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 73 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 152 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women18%
- Men82%
- White81%
- Asian7%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women20%
- Men80%
- White79%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian7%
- Other or unknown4%
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 | 50% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,200–1,480 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–34 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
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 | $9,992 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,794 |
| Average net price | $14,600 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 83% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Purdue University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Purdue University has 44,503 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: Purdue University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
| Doctorate | 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 Purdue University: FAQ
Does Purdue University have ROTC?
Yes — Purdue University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Purdue University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Boilermaker Battalion (Purdue)), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Purdue University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 220 Purdue University-Main Campus).
Is ROTC at Purdue University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Purdue University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Purdue University?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Purdue 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
purdue.edu
- Admissions
purdue.edu
- Apply
admissions.purdue.edu
- Financial aid
purdue.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: West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040
IPEDS UNITID: 243780
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