ROTC at Columbia College
Columbia, SC · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Columbia College students join Army ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Cross-town & partner options
Columbia College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of South Carolina.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Columbia 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 rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $22,214 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,214 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 37% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Columbia College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Columbia College has 1,343 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: Columbia College 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 Columbia College: FAQ
Does Columbia College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Columbia College students join Army ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Which ROTC branches can Columbia College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of South Carolina, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Columbia College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Columbia College and train with the unit at University of South Carolina.
School links and location
These links belong to Columbia College. 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
columbiasc.edu
- Admissions
columbiasc.edu
- Apply
columbiasc.edu
- Financial aid
columbiasc.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: Columbia, SC 29203
IPEDS UNITID: 217934
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