ROTC at Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Eckerd College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of South Florida.
Cross-town & partner options
Eckerd College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 29.2 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 29.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of South Florida.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Eckerd College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 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 | 76% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–29 |
| 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 | $51,884 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,884 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 66% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Eckerd College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Eckerd College has 1,888 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: Eckerd College takes part.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Eckerd College: FAQ
Does Eckerd College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Eckerd College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of South Florida.
Which ROTC branches can Eckerd College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of South Florida, 29 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of South Florida, 29 mi).
Is ROTC at Eckerd College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Eckerd College and train with the unit at University of South Florida.
School links and location
These links belong to Eckerd 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
eckerd.edu
- Admissions
eckerd.edu
- Apply
eckerd.edu
- Financial aid
eckerd.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: Saint Petersburg, FL 33711-4700
IPEDS UNITID: 133492
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