ROTC at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
Yes, through cross-town: Bethel University students join Army ROTC at University of Minnesota and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.
Cross-town & partner options
Bethel University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.0 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at Bethel University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.3 students start 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.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | — |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | — |
| Average net price | — |
| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bethel University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bethel University has undergraduate students. 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: Bethel University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bethel University: FAQ
Does Bethel University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Bethel University students join Army ROTC at University of Minnesota and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.
Which ROTC branches can Bethel University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Minnesota, 7 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Saint Thomas, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Bethel University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Bethel University and train with the unit at University of Minnesota and University of Saint Thomas.
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