ROTC at Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Xavier University students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.
Cross-town & partner options
Saint Xavier University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 12.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Chicago.
Army ROTCCross-town · 11.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Chicago.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Saint Xavier University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.6 students start ROTC here each year
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 | 84% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $37,940 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,940 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saint Xavier University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Saint Xavier University has 3,096 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: Saint Xavier University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | 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 Saint Xavier University: FAQ
Does Saint Xavier University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Xavier University students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.
Which ROTC branches can Saint Xavier University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Illinois Chicago, 12 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Chicago, 13 mi).
Is ROTC at Saint Xavier University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Saint Xavier University and train with the unit at University of Illinois Chicago and University of Chicago.
School links and location
These links belong to Saint Xavier 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
sxu.edu
- Admissions
sxu.edu
- Apply
sxu.edu
- Financial aid
sxu.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: Chicago, IL 60655
IPEDS UNITID: 148627
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