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ROTC at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL · public

Yes — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University hosts Army and Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Florida State University through cross-town agreements.

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Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCOn campusArmy ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at Florida State University
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ROTC programs hosted on campus

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCHostedVerified

NROTC Florida A&M University is the NROTC unit at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Florida.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCHostedVerified

Army ROTC at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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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Cross-town & partner options

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.1 mi
→ Florida State University (Detachment 145 Florida State University)

ROTC outcomes

Students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 6.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 15 students start ROTC here each year

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • Black56%

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 rate21%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,030–1,180
ACT range (25th–75th)20–24
Test policyTests required

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$5,785
Out-of-state tuition$17,725
Average net price$13,739
6-year graduation rate53%

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

Academic programs

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has 7,582 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessDoD 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 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: FAQ

Does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University have ROTC?

Yes — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University hosts Army and Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Florida State University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Pride of the Big Bend Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Florida A&M University) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Florida State University, 1 mi).

Is ROTC at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University on campus or cross-town?

Army and Navy ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and train with the unit at Florida State University.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

Yes. The on-campus Army and Navy ROTC units list 6 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.

School links and location

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Location: Tallahassee, FL 32307

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IPEDS UNITID: 133650

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