ROTC at John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL · public
Yes, through cross-town: John A. Logan College students join Air Force ROTC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Cross-town & partner options
John A. Logan College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
ROTC outcomes
Students at John A. Logan College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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 | $4,630 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,540 |
| Average net price | $5,541 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from John A. Logan College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
John A. Logan College has 2,016 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 John A. Logan College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at John A. Logan College: FAQ
Does John A. Logan College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: John A. Logan College students join Air Force ROTC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Which ROTC branches can John A. Logan College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at John A. Logan College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at John A. Logan College and train with the unit at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
School links and location
These links belong to John A. Logan 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
jalc.edu
- Admissions
jalc.edu
- Apply
my.jalc.edu
- Financial aid
jalc.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: Carterville, IL 62918-2500
IPEDS UNITID: 146205
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