ROTC at Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA · public
Yes — Louisiana State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Southern University and A&M College through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Louisiana State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedTiger Battalion (LSU) runs Army ROTC from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedDetachment 310 Louisiana State University hosts AFROTC at Louisiana State University and 2 partner schools across Louisiana.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Louisiana State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 7.6 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Louisiana State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 26 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 69 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White72%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White64%
- Black21%
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 | 73% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,340 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–30 |
| 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 | $11,954 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,631 |
| Average net price | $19,151 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Louisiana State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Louisiana State University has 30,594 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: Louisiana State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Paul M Herbert Law Center | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Paul M Herbert Law Center | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Louisiana State University: FAQ
Does Louisiana State University have ROTC?
Yes — Louisiana State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Southern University and A&M College through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Louisiana State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Tiger Battalion (LSU)), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Southern University and A&M College, 8 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 310 Louisiana State University).
Is ROTC at Louisiana State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Louisiana State University. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Louisiana State University and train with the unit at Southern University and A&M College.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Louisiana State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Louisiana 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
lsu.edu
- Admissions
lsu.edu
- Financial aid
lsu.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: Baton Rouge, LA 70803
IPEDS UNITID: 159391
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