ROTC at Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
Yes, through cross-town: Ohio Northern University students join Air Force ROTC at Bowling Green State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Ohio Northern University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 43.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Ohio Northern University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.3 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 Ohio Northern University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Ohio Northern 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: Ohio Northern University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Business | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Engineering | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Pharmacy | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Law | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Pharmacy | Unlimited |
And 1 more program on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Ohio Northern University: FAQ
Does Ohio Northern University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Ohio Northern University students join Air Force ROTC at Bowling Green State University.
Which ROTC branches can Ohio Northern University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Bowling Green State University, 43 mi).
Is ROTC at Ohio Northern University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Ohio Northern University and train with the unit at Bowling Green State University.
School links and location
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