ROTC at Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Thomas More University students join Army ROTC at Xavier University and Air Force ROTC at University of Cincinnati.

Cross-town & partner options
Thomas More University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Thomas More University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Thomas More University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Thomas More University has 12,000 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: Thomas More University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Non Traditional Program | Up to $1,500 |
| Undergraduate | Traditional Programs | Up to $11,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Thomas More University: FAQ
Does Thomas More University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Thomas More University students join Army ROTC at Xavier University and Air Force ROTC at University of Cincinnati.
Which ROTC branches can Thomas More University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Xavier University, 10 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Cincinnati, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Thomas More University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Thomas More University and train with the unit at Xavier University and University of Cincinnati.
School links and location
These links belong to Thomas More 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
thomasmore.edu
- Admissions
thomasmore.edu
- Apply
thomasmore.edu
- Financial aid
thomasmore.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: Crestview Hills, KY 41017-3495
IPEDS UNITID: 157809
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