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Detachment 920 Marquette University · Marquette Golden Eagles · 920
AFROTC at Marquette University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
About this program
AFROTC at Marquette University runs as Detachment 920 Marquette University (Det 920), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Cardinal Stritch University, and Mount Mary University — round out the corps. The detachment runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Detachment 920 Marquette University ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Marquette University is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Scholarships available here
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Detachment 920 Marquette University by commuting to Marquette University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
Contact & location
Located at: Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 920 Marquette University located?
Detachment 920 Marquette University is hosted at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Marquette University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 920 Marquette University?
In addition to Marquette University, students enrolled at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Cardinal Stritch University, Mount Mary University, Alverno College, Concordia University Wisconsin, and Carroll University can contract through Detachment 920 Marquette University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Detachment 920 Marquette University?
AFROTC cadets at this detachment compete for AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the AFROTC summer training for cadets at Detachment 920 Marquette University?
Between sophomore and junior year, cadets compete for slots at AFROTC Field Training at Maxwell AFB — the gate that converts a GMC cadet into a POC contracted cadet.
How big is the corps at Detachment 920 Marquette University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; AFROTC detachments in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted cadets depending on host enrollment.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 920 Marquette University?
Yes — Detachment 920 Marquette University accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Alverno College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 920 Marquette University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Marquette University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 920 Marquette University founded?
Detachment 920 Marquette University was established in 1948.
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