ROTC at Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · private nonprofit
Yes — Xavier University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Cincinnati through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Xavier University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Xavier University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.5 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Xavier University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 14 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 26 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men69%
- White76%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women39%
- Men62%
- White62%
- Black25%
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 | 86% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,103–1,310 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–29 |
| 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 | $50,640 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,640 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Xavier University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Xavier University has 4,207 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: Xavier University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Xavier University: FAQ
Does Xavier University have ROTC?
Yes — Xavier University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Cincinnati through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Xavier University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Xavier University Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Cincinnati, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Xavier University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Xavier University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Xavier University and train with the unit at University of Cincinnati.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Xavier University?
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 Xavier 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
xavier.edu
- Admissions
xavier.edu
- Apply
xavier.edu
- Financial aid
xavier.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: Cincinnati, OH 45207-1092
IPEDS UNITID: 206622
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