ROTC at University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · private nonprofit
Yes — University of Dayton hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Wright State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Dayton hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC in Dayton, OH runs out of University of Dayton as the Flyer Battalion.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Dayton students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.6 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Dayton in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 30 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White88%
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,200–1,380 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| 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 | $49,140 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,140 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 80% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Dayton. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Dayton has 7,682 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 Dayton takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Law | 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 Dayton: FAQ
Does University of Dayton have ROTC?
Yes — University of Dayton hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Wright State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Dayton students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Flyer Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Wright State University, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Dayton on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Dayton. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Dayton and train with the unit at Wright State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Dayton?
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 Dayton. 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
udayton.edu
- Admissions
udayton.edu
- Apply
udayton.edu
- Financial aid
udayton.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: Dayton, OH 45469
IPEDS UNITID: 202480
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