Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station
Hosted at Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX
AFROTC at Texas A&M University-College Station trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Texas.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station is Texas A&M University-College Station's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. It has commissioned officers from this campus continuously since 1947.
Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station runs as a consortium for cadets from Blinn College, Prairie View A&M University, and Sam Houston State University as well as Texas A&M University-College Station. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets pursue HSSP Type 1, Type 2, or Type 7 awards as high-school seniors and the In-College Scholarship Program once they're contracted. Tech and rated-pilot slots run through the same detachment board cycle. Texas A&M University-College Station cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and business and political science drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blinn College Brenham, TX | cross-town | 32.6 mi | — |
| Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX | cross-town | 42.3 mi | — |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | cross-town | 47.2 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Academic programs at Texas A&M University-College Station
Cadets at Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station pursue degrees across Texas A&M University-College Station's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Texas A&M University-College Station'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
Email: Det805-Recruiting@corps.tamu.edu
Phone: 979-845-7611
Site: https://afrotc.tamu.edu
Address: College Station, TX 77843-1246
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station located?
- Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station is hosted at Texas A&M University-College Station in College Station, TX 77843-1246.
- What's the corps size at Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station?
- Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station has an approximate corps size of 821 cadets.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station?
- Yes — Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Blinn College, Prairie View A&M University, Sam Houston State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Texas A&M University-College Station. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station founded?
- Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 805 Texas A&M University-College Station?
- Reach the unit at Det805-Recruiting@corps.tamu.edu. Phone: 979-845-7611. Official site: https://afrotc.tamu.edu.
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