ROTC at Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Wilberforce University students join Army ROTC at Central State University and Air Force ROTC at Wright State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Wilberforce University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.6 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 11.0 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Wilberforce University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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 | 41% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $16,448 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,448 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 12% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Wilberforce University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Wilberforce University has 822 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 Wilberforce University.
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Wilberforce University: FAQ
Does Wilberforce University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Wilberforce University students join Army ROTC at Central State University and Air Force ROTC at Wright State University.
Which ROTC branches can Wilberforce University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Central State University, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Wright State University, 11 mi).
Is ROTC at Wilberforce University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Wilberforce University and train with the unit at Central State University and Wright State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Wilberforce University. 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
wilberforce.edu
- Admissions
wilberforce.edu
- Apply
apply.wilberforce.edu
- Financial aid
wilberforce.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Wilberforce, OH 45384-1001
IPEDS UNITID: 206491
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