ROTC at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Yes, through cross-town: Purdue University Fort Wayne students join Army ROTC at Ball State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Purdue University Fort Wayne students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 65.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at Purdue University Fort Wayne in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 16 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men82%
- White71%
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 Purdue University Fort Wayne. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Purdue University Fort Wayne 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: Purdue University Fort Wayne takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Purdue University Fort Wayne: FAQ
Does Purdue University Fort Wayne have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Purdue University Fort Wayne students join Army ROTC at Ball State University.
Which ROTC branches can Purdue University Fort Wayne students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Ball State University, 65 mi).
Is ROTC at Purdue University Fort Wayne on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Purdue University Fort Wayne and train with the unit at Ball State University.
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