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ROTC at Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA · public

Yes, through cross-town: Baton Rouge Community College students join Army and Navy ROTC at Southern University and A&M College and Air Force ROTC at Louisiana State University.

Baton Rouge Community College campus
Photo by Spatms (CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Cross-town & partner options

Baton Rouge Community College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.4 mi
→ Louisiana State University (Detachment 310 Louisiana State University)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Louisiana State University.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Baton Rouge Community College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • 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 rate65%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyTest-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$4,321
Out-of-state tuition$4,321
Average net price$9,474
6-year graduation rate72%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Baton Rouge Community College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Baton Rouge Community College has 8,362 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: Baton Rouge Community College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Baton Rouge Community College: FAQ

Does Baton Rouge Community College have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Baton Rouge Community College students join Army and Navy ROTC at Southern University and A&M College and Air Force ROTC at Louisiana State University.

Which ROTC branches can Baton Rouge Community College students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Southern University and A&M College, 6 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Southern University and A&M College, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Louisiana State University, 3 mi).

Is ROTC at Baton Rouge Community College on campus or cross-town?

Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Baton Rouge Community College and train with the unit at Southern University and A&M College and Louisiana State University.

School links and location

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Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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IPEDS UNITID: 437103

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