ROTC at University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · private nonprofit
Yes — University of Notre Dame hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Notre Dame hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedFighting Irish is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in Notre Dame, IN runs out of University of Notre Dame as the Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 6 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerified~100 cadets
NROTC at University of Notre Dame trains midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in Indiana.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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University of Notre Dame students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Notre Dame in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 41 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 54 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White80%
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 | 11% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,455–1,560 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 33–35 |
| 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 | $65,025 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,025 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 95% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Notre Dame. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Notre Dame has 8,818 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 Notre Dame takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $20,990 |
| Undergraduate | The Graduate School | Up to $20,175 |
| Undergraduate | The Law School | Up to $23,433 |
| All | The Graduate School | Unlimited |
| All | The Law School | Unlimited |
And 8 more programs on the VA page.
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 Notre Dame: FAQ
Does University of Notre Dame have ROTC?
Yes — University of Notre Dame hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Notre Dame students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Fighting Irish Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Notre Dame) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame).
Is ROTC at University of Notre Dame on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Notre Dame.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Notre Dame?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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- Official site
nd.edu
- Admissions
admissions.nd.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
financialaid.nd.edu
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Notre Dame, IN 46556
IPEDS UNITID: 152080
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