ROTC at Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL · private nonprofit
Yes — Jacksonville University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Florida through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Jacksonville University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Jacksonville University runs NROTC at Jacksonville University for midshipmen across Florida.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
Jacksonville University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 66.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at Jacksonville University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 25 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men65%
- White56%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women32%
- Men68%
- White59%
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 | 57% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,280 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–27 |
| 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 | $47,830 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,830 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 51% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Jacksonville University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Jacksonville University has 2,930 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: Jacksonville University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Business | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Business | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE HEALTH SCIENCES | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Fine Arts | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Fine Arts | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Health Science | Unlimited |
And 29 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Jacksonville University: FAQ
Does Jacksonville University have ROTC?
Yes — Jacksonville University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Florida through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Jacksonville University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Florida, 66 mi) and Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Jacksonville University).
Is ROTC at Jacksonville University on campus or cross-town?
Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Jacksonville University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Jacksonville University and train with the unit at University of Florida.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Jacksonville University?
Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Jacksonville 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
ju.edu
- Admissions
ju.edu
- Financial aid
ju.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: Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394
IPEDS UNITID: 134945
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