Detachment 255 University of Iowa
Hosted at University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA
The Hawkeyes has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from University of Iowa since 1951.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Iowa, Detachment 255 University of Iowa is the AFROTC detachment for Iowa City and surrounding Iowa. The program dates to 1951. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Hawkeyes, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Cornell College, Coe College, Mount Mercy University, and Kirkwood Community College into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Iowa for ROTC class and lab.
The detachment runs all standard AFROTC scholarship channels: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and business and political science, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell College , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Coe College , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Mercy University , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Kirkwood Community College , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 255 University of Iowa.
Academic programs at University of Iowa
Cadets at Detachment 255 University of Iowa pursue degrees across University of Iowa's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Iowa'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: Iowa City, IA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 255 University of Iowa located?
- Detachment 255 University of Iowa is hosted at University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 255 University of Iowa?
- Yes — Detachment 255 University of Iowa accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Cornell College, Coe College, Mount Mercy University, Kirkwood Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 255 University of Iowa as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Iowa. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 255 University of Iowa founded?
- Detachment 255 University of Iowa was established in 1951.
- How do I contact Detachment 255 University of Iowa?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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