ROTC at Purdue University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Purdue University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Boilermaker Battalion (Purdue)

Army 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 2 cross-town schools.

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Navy/Marine ROTCHosted

NROTC Purdue University

NROTC 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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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus

AFROTC in West Lafayette, IN runs out of Purdue University-Main Campus as the Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Purdue University students commission through the on-campus program above.

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 Purdue 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

Purdue University enrolls 44,503 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