ROTC at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · public
Yes — University of Iowa hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Iowa hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Hawkeyes has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from University of Iowa since 1951.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedHawkeye Battalion commissions cadets from University of Iowa into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Iowa students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Iowa in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 24 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 47 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White89%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White82%
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 | 84% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,130–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–28 |
| 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 | $11,283 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,371 |
| Average net price | $22,531 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Iowa. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Iowa has 22,264 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 Iowa takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | Med/Dent/Law/Pharm | Up to $2,500 |
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 Iowa: FAQ
Does University of Iowa have ROTC?
Yes — University of Iowa hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Iowa students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Hawkeye Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 255 University of Iowa).
Is ROTC at University of Iowa on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Iowa.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Iowa?
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 Iowa. 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
uiowa.edu
- Admissions
admissions.uiowa.edu
- Apply
admissions.uiowa.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.uiowa.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: Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
IPEDS UNITID: 153658
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