ROTC at Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · public
Yes — Alabama State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Auburn University at Montgomery through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Alabama State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
Alabama State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Auburn University at Montgomery.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Alabama State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 33 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women63%
- Men37%
- Black91%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 98% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 749–967 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–20 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $11,248 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,576 |
| Average net price | $20,435 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 30% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Alabama State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Alabama State University has 3,477 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Alabama State University.
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Alabama State University: FAQ
Does Alabama State University have ROTC?
Yes — Alabama State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Auburn University at Montgomery through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Alabama State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Auburn University at Montgomery, 7 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Alabama State University Air Force ROTC Det 019).
Is ROTC at Alabama State University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Alabama State University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Alabama State University and train with the unit at Auburn University at Montgomery.
School links and location
These links belong to Alabama State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
alasu.edu
- Admissions
alasu.edu
- Apply
alasu.edu
- Financial aid
alasu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Montgomery, AL 36104-0271
IPEDS UNITID: 100724
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