ROTC at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Yes — Loyola University Chicago hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Northwestern University and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Loyola University Chicago hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedWolfpack Battalion (Loyola) runs Army ROTC from University of Chicago in Chicago, IL.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Loyola University Chicago students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.6 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 15.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at Loyola University Chicago in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 15 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 27 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women45%
- Men55%
- White69%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women40%
- Men60%
- White59%
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)
| 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 Loyola University Chicago. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Loyola University 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: Loyola University Chicago 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 Loyola University Chicago: FAQ
Does Loyola University Chicago have ROTC?
Yes — Loyola University Chicago hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Northwestern University and Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Loyola University Chicago students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Wolfpack Battalion (Loyola)), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Northwestern University, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Chicago, 15 mi).
Is ROTC at Loyola University Chicago on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Loyola University Chicago. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Loyola University Chicago and train with the unit at Northwestern University and University of Chicago.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Loyola University Chicago?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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