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ROTC at Governors State University

University Park, IL

Yes, through cross-town: Governors State University students join Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.

Governors State University

Cross-town & partner options

Governors State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 24.2 mi
→ University of Chicago (Detachment 195 University of Chicago)

ROTC outcomes

Students at Governors State University 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 Governors State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Governors 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 Governors State University.

Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Governors State University: FAQ

Does Governors State University have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Governors State University students join Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago.

Which ROTC branches can Governors State University students join?

Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Chicago, 24 mi).

Is ROTC at Governors State University on campus or cross-town?

Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Governors State University and train with the unit at University of Chicago.

School links and location

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Location: University Park, IL 60484

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IPEDS UNITID: 145336

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