ROTC at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
Yes, through cross-town: Buena Vista University students join Army ROTC at Iowa State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Buena Vista University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 90.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Buena Vista University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7.5 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men84%
- White81%
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.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
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| Out-of-state tuition | — |
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| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Buena Vista University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Buena Vista 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: Buena Vista University takes part.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Buena Vista University: FAQ
Does Buena Vista University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Buena Vista University students join Army ROTC at Iowa State University.
Which ROTC branches can Buena Vista University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Iowa State University, 90 mi).
Is ROTC at Buena Vista University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Buena Vista University and train with the unit at Iowa State University.
School links and location
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