ROTC at Chapman University
Orange, CA
Yes, through cross-town: Chapman University students join Army ROTC at California State University, Fullerton and Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.
Cross-town & partner options
Chapman University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.4 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 40.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Chapman University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.7 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 Chapman University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Chapman 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: Chapman 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 Chapman University: FAQ
Does Chapman University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Chapman University students join Army ROTC at California State University, Fullerton and Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.
Which ROTC branches can Chapman University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at California State University, Fullerton, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at California State University, San Bernardino, 41 mi).
Is ROTC at Chapman University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Chapman University and train with the unit at California State University, Fullerton and California State University, San Bernardino.
School links and location
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