ROTC at Wright State University
Dayton, OH · public
Yes — Wright State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Wright State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedScholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 12 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Wright State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Wright State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 19 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 61 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- White84%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White74%
- Black12%
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 | 96% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $11,522 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,222 |
| Average net price | $15,415 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 42% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Wright State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Wright State University has 6,762 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: Wright State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | College of Engineering & Computer Science | Unlimited |
| Graduate | College of Engineering & Computer Science | Unlimited |
| Graduate | College of Health, Education & Human Service | Unlimited |
| Graduate | College of Health, Education & Human Service | Unlimited |
And 10 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 Wright State University: FAQ
Does Wright State University have ROTC?
Yes — Wright State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Wright State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Wright State University Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Wright State University Air Force ROTC Det 643).
Is ROTC at Wright State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Wright State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Wright State University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Wright State 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
wright.edu
- Admissions
wright.edu
- Apply
go.wright.edu
- Financial aid
wright.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: Dayton, OH 45435-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 206604
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