ROTC at University of Akron
Akron, OH · public
Yes — University of Akron hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Kent State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Akron hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedZip Battalion hosts Army ROTC at University of Akron and 4 partner schools across Ohio.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Akron students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 10.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Akron in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 15 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 40 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men82%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White78%
- Black14%
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 | 60% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 900–1,190 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–25 |
| 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 | $13,135 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,815 |
| Average net price | $13,946 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 52% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Akron. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Akron has 9,052 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: University of Akron 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 University of Akron: FAQ
Does University of Akron have ROTC?
Yes — University of Akron hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Kent State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Akron students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Zip Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Kent State University, 10 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Akron on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Akron. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Akron and train with the unit at Kent State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Akron?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Akron. 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
uakron.edu
- Admissions
uakron.edu
- Apply
uakron.edu
- Financial aid
uakron.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: Akron, OH 44325
IPEDS UNITID: 200800
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