ROTC at Otterbein University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Otterbein University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein)

The Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein) commissions U.S. Army officers at Otterbein University.

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

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Otterbein University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.

Army ROTCCross-town · 69.7 mi

→ The Ohio State University (Buckeye Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at The Ohio State University.

Army ROTCCross-town · 13.7 mi

→ Ohio Wesleyan University (Battling Bishops Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 69.7 mi

→ The Ohio State University (NROTC The Ohio State University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at The Ohio State University.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 9.5 mi

→ The Ohio State University (Detachment 643 Ohio State University-Main Campus)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Ohio State University-Main Campus.

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 Otterbein 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

Otterbein University enrolls 2,157 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