ROTC at Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Florida Polytechnic University. The nearest host schools are Florida Southern College (Army, 10 mi), University of South Florida (Army, Navy and Air Force, 35 mi) and University of Tampa (Army, 40 mi).

Nearest ROTC programs to Florida Polytechnic University
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Florida Polytechnic University. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- University of South Florida35.1 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Navy/Marine ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 58% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,170–1,340 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–30 |
| 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 | $4,940 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,005 |
| Average net price | $11,853 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Florida Polytechnic University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Florida Polytechnic University has 1,689 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 Polytechnic 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 Polytechnic University: FAQ
Does Florida Polytechnic University have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Florida Polytechnic University. The nearest host schools are Florida Southern College (Army, 10 mi), University of South Florida (Army, Navy and Air Force, 35 mi) and University of Tampa (Army, 40 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Florida Polytechnic University?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Florida Southern College (Army, 10 mi), University of South Florida (Army, Navy and Air Force, 35 mi) and University of Tampa (Army, 40 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Florida Polytechnic University.
School links and location
These links belong to Florida Polytechnic 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
floridapoly.edu
- Admissions
floridapoly.edu
- Apply
floridapoly.force.com
- Financial aid
floridapoly.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: Lakeland, FL 33805-8531
IPEDS UNITID: 482936
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