ROTC at The Ohio State University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

The Ohio State University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Buckeye Battalion

Buckeye Battalion runs Army ROTC from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 5 cross-town schools.

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Navy/Marine ROTCHosted

NROTC The Ohio State University

The NROTC The Ohio State University commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at The Ohio State University.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 643 Ohio State University-Main Campus

The Buckeyes has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from Ohio State University-Main Campus since 1947.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 5 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

The Ohio State University students commission through the on-campus program above.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at The Ohio State University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

The Ohio State University enrolls 45,638 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location