ROTC at University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · private nonprofit
Yes — University of Chicago hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Chicago hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Chicago commissions officers alongside Illinois Institute of Technology cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 14 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
University of Chicago students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.4 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Chicago in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.5 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 | 4% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,510–1,580 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 34–35 |
| 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 | $70,662 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $70,662 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 96% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Chicago. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Chicago has 7,569 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 Chicago takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Chicago Booth | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Chicago Booth | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Crown Family School | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Crown Family School | Unlimited |
And 68 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 University of Chicago: FAQ
Does University of Chicago have ROTC?
Yes — University of Chicago hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Chicago students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Illinois Chicago, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 195 University of Chicago).
Is ROTC at University of Chicago on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Chicago. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Chicago and train with the unit at University of Illinois Chicago.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Chicago?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Chicago. 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
uchicago.edu
- Admissions
collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu
- Apply
collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.uchicago.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 60637
IPEDS UNITID: 144050
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