ROTC at Radford University
Radford, VA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Radford University students join Army ROTC at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Radford University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 9.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Virginia Tech.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Radford University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 37 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men81%
- White81%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White70%
- Black15%
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 | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 940–1,160 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–26 |
| 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 | $12,548 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,633 |
| Average net price | $14,578 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Radford University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Radford University has 6,038 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: Radford University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Radford University: FAQ
Does Radford University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Radford University students join Army ROTC at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Which ROTC branches can Radford University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 10 mi).
Is ROTC at Radford University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Radford University and train with the unit at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Radford 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
radford.edu
- Admissions
radford.edu
- Apply
radford.edu
- Financial aid
radford.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: Radford, VA 24142
IPEDS UNITID: 233277
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