ROTC at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
Yes — Wheaton College hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Wheaton College hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Wheaton College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 26.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at Wheaton College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 9.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 16 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men84%
- White89%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men82%
- White84%
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 Wheaton College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Wheaton College 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: Wheaton College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College of Arts & Sciences | Up to $9,221 |
| Undergraduate | Conservatory of Music | Up to $11,143 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Wheaton College: FAQ
Does Wheaton College have ROTC?
Yes — Wheaton College hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Chicago through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Wheaton College students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Wheaton College Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Chicago, 26 mi).
Is ROTC at Wheaton College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Wheaton College. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Wheaton College and train with the unit at University of Chicago.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Wheaton College?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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