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ROTC at Florida Memorial University

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Yes, through cross-town: Florida Memorial University students join Army ROTC at Florida International University and Air Force ROTC at University of Miami.

Florida Memorial University

Cross-town & partner options

Florida Memorial 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 · 13.6 mi
→ University of Miami (Detachment 155 University of Miami)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Miami.

ROTC outcomes

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

  • Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
  • About 3.2 students start 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 rate85%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyConsidered 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$20,174
Out-of-state tuition$20,174
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate31%

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

Academic programs

Florida Memorial University has 1,183 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 Memorial University.

Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran group

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Florida Memorial University: FAQ

Does Florida Memorial University have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Florida Memorial University students join Army ROTC at Florida International University and Air Force ROTC at University of Miami.

Which ROTC branches can Florida Memorial University students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Florida International University, 13 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Miami, 14 mi).

Is ROTC at Florida Memorial University on campus or cross-town?

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Florida Memorial University and train with the unit at Florida International University and University of Miami.

School links and location

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Location: Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6199

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IPEDS UNITID: 133979

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