ROTC at Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX · private nonprofit
Yes — Texas Christian University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Texas Christian University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedHorned Frog Battalion runs Army ROTC from Texas Christian University in Texas.
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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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in Texas runs out of Texas Christian University as the Detachment 845 Texas Christian University.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
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Texas Christian University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Texas Christian University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 23 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 42 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women40%
- Men60%
- White69%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White68%
- Hispanic13%
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 | 44% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,350 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–31 |
| 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 | $61,740 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,740 |
| Average net price | $18,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 86% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Texas Christian University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Texas Christian University has 11,026 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: Texas Christian University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Graduate Studies | Up to $8,000 |
| Graduate | Graduate Studies | Up to $8,000 |
| Graduate | Harris College of Anesthesia | Up to $15,750 |
| Graduate | Harris College of Anesthesia | Up to $15,750 |
| Graduate | Neeley Business School | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Neeley Business School | Unlimited |
And 2 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Texas Christian University: FAQ
Does Texas Christian University have ROTC?
Yes — Texas Christian University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Texas Christian University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Horned Frog Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 845 Texas Christian University).
Is ROTC at Texas Christian University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Texas Christian University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Texas Christian University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Texas Christian 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
tcu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.tcu.edu
- Apply
admissions.tcu.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.tcu.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: Fort Worth, TX 76129
IPEDS UNITID: 228875
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