ROTC at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · public
Yes — Georgia State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at Georgia Institute of Technology through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Georgia State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
Georgia State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 1.4 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Georgia Institute of Technology.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Georgia State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 15 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 41 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men72%
- Black48%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women44%
- Men56%
- Black57%
- White18%
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) | 940–1,180 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–26 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
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 | $8,664 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,840 |
| Average net price | $15,931 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Georgia State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Georgia State University has 26,623 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: Georgia State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Georgia State University: FAQ
Does Georgia State University have ROTC?
Yes — Georgia State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at Georgia Institute of Technology through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Georgia State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Georgia State University Army ROTC), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Georgia Institute of Technology, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Georgia Institute of Technology, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Georgia State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Georgia State University. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Georgia State University and train with the unit at Georgia Institute of Technology.
School links and location
These links belong to Georgia State 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
gsu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.gsu.edu
- Apply
admissions.gsu.edu
- Financial aid
sfs.gsu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
IPEDS UNITID: 139940
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