University of Akron AROTC

Address: 382 Carroll Street, Akron, OH 44325, Ohio, United States

The University of Akron’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps unit is known as the Volunteer Battalion. Cadets in the Volunteer Battalion work hard to make the most out of their college experience. Becoming a leader in the U.S. Army is the culmination of hard working cadets’ collegiate efforts. There are many different scholarship options for students interested in becoming second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

Students are required to maintain good grade point averages to stay in the ROTC program. In addition to grades, students must also participate in the physical fitness program. Cadets are prepared mentally and physically for the tough military lifestyle. Leadership skills are developed during mandatory leadership laboratories. The University of Akron produces second lieutenants that are fully equipped to handle the military lifestyle.

Other Military Schools Grades Students Faculty
Illinois State University ROTC College 20,000 3,000
University of Nebraska Lincoln NROTC College 25,000 1,500
Loyola College AROTC College 1,000 100
University of Central Oklahoma Army ROTC College 16,000 900
University of Arizona NROTC College 100 10