ROTC at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · public
Yes — Auburn University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Auburn University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedDetachment 005 Auburn University hosts AFROTC at Auburn University and 2 partner schools across Alabama.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Auburn University draws midshipmen from Auburn University and surrounding Alabama campuses.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Auburn University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Auburn University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Auburn University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 71 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 144 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women16%
- Men84%
- White83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women18%
- Men82%
- White80%
- Black7%
- Hispanic5%
- Other or unknown5%
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 | 46% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,260–1,390 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–31 |
| 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 | $12,890 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,922 |
| Average net price | $24,323 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 82% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Auburn University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Auburn University has 26,816 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: Auburn 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 Auburn University: FAQ
Does Auburn University have ROTC?
Yes — Auburn University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Auburn University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Warhawk Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Auburn University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 005 Auburn University).
Is ROTC at Auburn University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Auburn University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Auburn University?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Auburn 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
auburn.edu
- Admissions
auburn.edu
- Financial aid
auburn.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Auburn, AL 36849
IPEDS UNITID: 100858
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