ROTC at University of Iowa

ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Iowa hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

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Hawkeye Battalion

Hawkeye Battalion commissions cadets from University of Iowa into the U.S. Army.

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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Detachment 255 University of Iowa

The Hawkeyes has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from University of Iowa since 1951.

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

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of Iowa 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 University of Iowa 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 Iowa enrolls 22,264 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