ROTC at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · public
Yes, through cross-town: Florida Atlantic University students join Army ROTC at Florida International University and Air Force ROTC at University of Miami.
Cross-town & partner options
Florida Atlantic University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 45.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 46.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Florida Atlantic University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 26 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men75%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White42%
- Hispanic29%
- Black22%
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 | 66% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,040–1,200 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–26 |
| Test policy | Tests 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 | $4,879 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,324 |
| Average net price | $8,752 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Florida Atlantic University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Florida Atlantic University has 23,757 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 Atlantic University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Florida Atlantic University: FAQ
Does Florida Atlantic University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Florida Atlantic University students join Army ROTC at Florida International University and Air Force ROTC at University of Miami.
Which ROTC branches can Florida Atlantic University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Florida International University, 46 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Miami, 46 mi).
Is ROTC at Florida Atlantic University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Florida Atlantic University and train with the unit at Florida International University and University of Miami.
School links and location
These links belong to Florida Atlantic 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
fau.edu
- Admissions
fau.edu
- Apply
fau.edu
- Financial aid
fau.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: Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
IPEDS UNITID: 133669
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