ROTC at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · public
Yes — University of Northern Iowa hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Northern Iowa hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Northern Iowa commissions officers alongside Wartburg College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Northern Iowa students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Northern Iowa in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men76%
- White95%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men70%
- White91%
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 | 93% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,020–1,280 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–26 |
| 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 | $9,936 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,712 |
| Average net price | $15,901 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Northern Iowa. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Northern Iowa has 7,529 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 Northern Iowa takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
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 Northern Iowa: FAQ
Does University of Northern Iowa have ROTC?
Yes — University of Northern Iowa hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Northern Iowa students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Panther Battalion (UNI)).
Is ROTC at University of Northern Iowa on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Northern Iowa.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Northern Iowa?
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 Northern 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
uni.edu
- Admissions
admissions.uni.edu
- Apply
admissions.uni.edu
- Financial aid
admissions.uni.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: Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005
IPEDS UNITID: 154095
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