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ROTC at Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · public

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

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Army ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCOn campusNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida State University campus

ROTC programs hosted on campus

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

Army ROTCArmy ROTCHostedVerified

Army ROTC at Florida State University trains cadets for the U.S. Army in Florida.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 1 cross-town school.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerified

AFROTC at Florida State University commissions officers alongside Florida A&M University cross-town students.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

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

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 0.9 mi
→ Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (NROTC Florida A&M University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

ROTC outcomes

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

  • About 75 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 171 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White61%
  • Black22%
  • Hispanic11%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women34%
  • Men66%
  • White54%
  • Black24%
  • Hispanic15%
  • Other or unknown6%

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 rate24%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,270–1,410
ACT range (25th–75th)29–32
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$5,656
Out-of-state tuition$18,786
Average net price$11,297
6-year graduation rate86%

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

Academic programs

Florida State University has 32,212 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: Florida State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD 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 State University: FAQ

Does Florida State University have ROTC?

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

Which ROTC branches can Florida State University students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Seminole Battalion), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 145 Florida State University).

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

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

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Florida State University?

Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.

School links and location

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Location: Tallahassee, FL 32306-1037

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IPEDS UNITID: 134097

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