ROTC at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
Yes, through cross-town: Olivet Nazarene University students join Army ROTC at Wheaton College.
Cross-town & partner options
Olivet Nazarene University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 50.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Olivet Nazarene University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 22 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men74%
- White83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White76%
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 Olivet Nazarene University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Olivet Nazarene 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: Olivet Nazarene University 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 Olivet Nazarene University: FAQ
Does Olivet Nazarene University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Olivet Nazarene University students join Army ROTC at Wheaton College.
Which ROTC branches can Olivet Nazarene University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Wheaton College, 51 mi).
Is ROTC at Olivet Nazarene University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Olivet Nazarene University and train with the unit at Wheaton College.
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