ROTC at Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · public
Yes — Grambling State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Louisiana Tech University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Grambling State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC in Louisiana runs out of Grambling State University as the Tiger Battalion (Grambling).
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Grambling State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Louisiana Tech University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Grambling State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 27 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Black88%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women53%
- Men47%
- Black87%
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 | 45% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 920–1,080 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–19 |
| 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 | $7,683 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,706 |
| Average net price | $19,809 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 36% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Grambling State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Grambling State University has 4,164 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 Grambling State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Grambling State University: FAQ
Does Grambling State University have ROTC?
Yes — Grambling State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Louisiana Tech University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Grambling State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Tiger Battalion (Grambling)) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Louisiana Tech University, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Grambling State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Grambling State University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Grambling State University and train with the unit at Louisiana Tech University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Grambling State 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 Grambling 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
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- Admissions
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- Apply
iam.gram.edu
- Financial aid
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- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Grambling, LA 71245
IPEDS UNITID: 159009
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