ROTC at University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · private nonprofit
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Chicago hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedMaroon Battalion commissions cadets from University of Chicago into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyArmy ROTCHostedVerifiedWolfpack Battalion (Loyola) runs Army ROTC from University of Chicago in Chicago, IL.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Chicago commissions officers alongside Illinois Institute of Technology cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
University of Chicago students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Army ROTCCross-town · 12.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Northwestern University.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 12.2 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Northwestern University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 4% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,510–1,580 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 34–35 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $70,662 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $70,662 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | YesMax contribution $12,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 96% |
ROTC scholarships at University of Chicago 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
University of Chicago enrolls 7,569 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
- Official site
uchicago.edu
- Admissions
collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu
- Apply
collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.uchicago.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Chicago, IL 60637
IPEDS UNITID: 144050
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.