ROTC at Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · private nonprofit
Yes — Charleston Southern University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Charleston Southern 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
Charleston Southern University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 14.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at The Citadel.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Charleston Southern University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 14 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White51%
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 | 96% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 930–1,160 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–24 |
| 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 | $32,520 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,520 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Charleston Southern University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Charleston Southern University has 2,893 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: Charleston Southern University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS | Up to $6,000 |
| Graduate | Excluding Physicians' Asst/DPT/EdD 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 Charleston Southern University: FAQ
Does Charleston Southern University have ROTC?
Yes — Charleston Southern University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Charleston Southern University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, 14 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Charleston Southern University Air Force ROTC Det 772).
Is ROTC at Charleston Southern University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Charleston Southern University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Charleston Southern University and train with the unit at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.
School links and location
These links belong to Charleston Southern 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
charlestonsouthern.edu
- Admissions
charlestonsouthern.edu
- Apply
charlestonsouthern.edu
- Financial aid
charlestonsouthern.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: Charleston, SC 29406-9121
IPEDS UNITID: 217688
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