ROTC at Athens State University
Athens, AL · public
Yes, through cross-town: Athens State University students join Army ROTC at Alabama A&M University.
Cross-town & partner options
Athens State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 22.5 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Alabama A&M University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Athens State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $11,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,000 |
| Average net price | $18,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Athens State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Athens State University has 2,446 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: Athens State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Athens State University: FAQ
Does Athens State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Athens State University students join Army ROTC at Alabama A&M University.
Which ROTC branches can Athens State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Alabama A&M University, 23 mi).
Is ROTC at Athens State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Athens State University and train with the unit at Alabama A&M University.
School links and location
These links belong to Athens 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
athens.edu
- Admissions
athens.edu
- Apply
beartracks.athens.edu
- Financial aid
athens.edu
Location: Athens, AL 35611
IPEDS UNITID: 100812
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