ROTC at University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · public
Yes — University of Cincinnati hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Cincinnati hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus commissions officers alongside Xavier University 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 11 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedBearcat is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Cincinnati in Ohio.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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University of Cincinnati students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Cincinnati in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 33 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 66 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White83%
- Black8%
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 | 85% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,370 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–29 |
| 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 | $13,976 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,310 |
| Average net price | $25,648 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Cincinnati. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Cincinnati has 29,882 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 Cincinnati takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,667 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,899 |
| Doctorate | College of Law | Up to $2,500 |
| Doctorate | College of Medicine | Up to $9,132 |
| Doctorate | College of Pharmacy | Up to $6,464 |
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 Cincinnati: FAQ
Does University of Cincinnati have ROTC?
Yes — University of Cincinnati hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Cincinnati students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bearcat Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 665 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus).
Is ROTC at University of Cincinnati on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Cincinnati.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Cincinnati?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 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 Cincinnati. 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
uc.edu
- Admissions
admissions.uc.edu
- Apply
admissions.uc.edu
- Financial aid
uc.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: Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063
IPEDS UNITID: 201885
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