ROTC at Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS · public
Yes, through cross-town: Hinds Community College students join Air Force ROTC at Jackson State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Hinds Community College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 12.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Hinds Community College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 8 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Black78%
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $4,250 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,300 |
| Average net price | $4,060 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Hinds Community College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Hinds Community College has 6,397 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: Hinds Community College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,300 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Hinds Community College: FAQ
Does Hinds Community College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Hinds Community College students join Air Force ROTC at Jackson State University.
Which ROTC branches can Hinds Community College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Jackson State University, 13 mi).
Is ROTC at Hinds Community College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Hinds Community College and train with the unit at Jackson State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Hinds Community College. 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
hindscc.edu
- Admissions
hindscc.edu
- Apply
hindscc.edu
- Financial aid
hindscc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Raymond, MS 39154
IPEDS UNITID: 175786
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