ROTC at Florida International University
Miami, FL · public
Yes — Florida International University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Miami through cross-town agreements.

ROTC programs hosted on campus
Florida International University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
The Panther Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Florida International University.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Florida International University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Miami.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Florida International University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 48 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- Hispanic62%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- Hispanic62%
- Black18%
- White13%
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 | 55% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,260 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–27 |
| 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 | $6,565 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,964 |
| Average net price | $9,288 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 74% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Florida International University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Florida International University has 39,508 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 International 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 International University: FAQ
Does Florida International University have ROTC?
Yes — Florida International University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Miami through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Florida International University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Panther Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Miami, 6 mi).
Is ROTC at Florida International University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Florida International University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Florida International University and train with the unit at University of Miami.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Florida International University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Florida International 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
fiu.edu
- Admissions
onestop.fiu.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: Miami, FL 33199
IPEDS UNITID: 133951
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