ROTC at Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Yes, through cross-town: Ferris State University students join Army ROTC at Central Michigan University.
Cross-town & partner options
Ferris State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 36.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at Ferris State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 5.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 21 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- White93%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White86%
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 Ferris State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Ferris State 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Ferris State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Ferris State University: FAQ
Does Ferris State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Ferris State University students join Army ROTC at Central Michigan University.
Which ROTC branches can Ferris State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Central Michigan University, 36 mi).
Is ROTC at Ferris State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Ferris State University and train with the unit at Central Michigan University.
School links and location
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