ROTC at Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
Yes, through cross-town: Columbia College Chicago students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago.
Cross-town & partner options
Columbia College Chicago students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Columbia College Chicago in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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 Columbia College Chicago. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Columbia College Chicago 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: Columbia College Chicago takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $3,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $3,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $3,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Columbia College Chicago: FAQ
Does Columbia College Chicago have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Columbia College Chicago students join Army ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago.
Which ROTC branches can Columbia College Chicago students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Illinois Chicago, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Columbia College Chicago on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Columbia College Chicago and train with the unit at University of Illinois Chicago.
School links and location
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