Detachment 025 University of Arizona
Hosted at University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ
AFROTC at University of Arizona contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 025 University of Arizona is University of Arizona'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 025 University of Arizona runs as a consortium for cadets from Pima Community College as well as University of Arizona. 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. University of Arizona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | cross-town | 3.8 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 University of Arizona
Cadets at Detachment 025 University of Arizona pursue degrees across University of Arizona's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Arizona'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: Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 025 University of Arizona located?
- Detachment 025 University of Arizona is hosted at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ 85721-0066.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 025 University of Arizona?
- Yes — Detachment 025 University of Arizona accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Pima Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 025 University of Arizona as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Arizona. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 025 University of Arizona founded?
- Detachment 025 University of Arizona was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 025 University of Arizona?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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