Detachment 430 Mississippi State University
Hosted at Mississippi State University · Starkville, MS
AFROTC at Mississippi State University commissions officers alongside Mississippi University for Women cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville, Detachment 430 Mississippi State University is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1947, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College contract through Detachment 430 Mississippi State University and travel to Mississippi State University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 430 Mississippi State University. Academically, Mississippi State University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi University for Women , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| East Mississippi Community College , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 430 Mississippi State University.
Academic programs at Mississippi State University
Cadets at Detachment 430 Mississippi State University pursue degrees across Mississippi State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Mississippi State University's profile →
Training & summer
AFROTC cadets complete Field Training (FT) between sophomore and junior years at Maxwell AFB. Optional summer programs include Project GO language immersion and Operation Air Force shadowing.
Contact & location
Address: Starkville, MS
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 430 Mississippi State University located?
- Detachment 430 Mississippi State University is hosted at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 430 Mississippi State University?
- Yes — Detachment 430 Mississippi State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Mississippi University for Women, East Mississippi Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 430 Mississippi State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Mississippi State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 430 Mississippi State University founded?
- Detachment 430 Mississippi State University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 430 Mississippi State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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