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ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago

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Yes — University of Illinois Chicago hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Northwestern University and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago through cross-town agreements.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at Northwestern UniversityAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at University of Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago

ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Illinois Chicago hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCHosted

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 9 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of Illinois Chicago students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 12.4 mi
→ Northwestern University (NROTC Northwestern University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Northwestern University.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.4 mi
→ University of Chicago (Detachment 195 University of Chicago)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Chicago.

ROTC outcomes

Students at University of Illinois Chicago in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 35 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men72%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • Hispanic33%
  • White29%
  • Asian15%

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 rate77%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,130–1,350
ACT range (25th–75th)25–31
Test policyTest-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$14,338
Out-of-state tuition$29,884
Average net price$10,974
6-year graduation rate62%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Illinois Chicago. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

University of Illinois Chicago has 22,170 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for University of Illinois Chicago.

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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 Illinois Chicago: FAQ

Does University of Illinois Chicago have ROTC?

Yes — University of Illinois Chicago hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Northwestern University and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of Illinois Chicago students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Northwestern University, 12 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Chicago, 6 mi).

Is ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Illinois Chicago. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Illinois Chicago and train with the unit at Northwestern University and University of Chicago.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Illinois Chicago?

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

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Location: Chicago, IL 60607

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IPEDS UNITID: 145600

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