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NROTC Jacksonville University
NROTC Jacksonville University runs NROTC at Jacksonville University for midshipmen across Florida.
About this program
Operating out of Jacksonville University, NROTC Jacksonville University commissions midshipmen into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps under Naval Service Training Command. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1983.
Midshipmen from University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville cross-enroll into NROTC Jacksonville University on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Jacksonville University campus.
Funding paths into this unit include NROTC Navy Option (4-year) and NROTC Marine Option, with NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) also available. Jacksonville University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and computer science and cybersecurity give contracted midshipmen flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC Jacksonville University by commuting to Jacksonville University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Jacksonville University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Jacksonville University.
Contact & location
Located at: Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Jacksonville University located?
NROTC Jacksonville University is hosted at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Jacksonville University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Jacksonville University?
In addition to Jacksonville University, students enrolled at University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville can contract through NROTC Jacksonville University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Jacksonville University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Jacksonville University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC Jacksonville University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through NROTC Jacksonville University?
Midshipmen who complete the four-year NROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The unit reports through Naval Service Training Command.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Jacksonville University?
Yes — NROTC Jacksonville University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Florida State College at Jacksonville, University of North Florida. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Jacksonville University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Jacksonville University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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