ROTC at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · public
Yes — Michigan State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Michigan State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedSpartan is the Army ROTC battalion at Michigan State University in Michigan.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerified~100 cadets
Spartans is the AFROTC detachment at Michigan State University in Michigan.
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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Michigan State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Michigan State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 41 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 78 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White88%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White77%
- Other or unknown9%
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 | 85% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,360 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| 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 | $16,458 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,842 |
| Average net price | $19,680 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 81% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Michigan State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Michigan State University has 40,922 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: Michigan State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Eli Broad College of Business | Up to $4,313 |
| Undergraduate | Eli Broad College of Business | Up to $4,313 |
| Undergraduate | Human Medicine | Up to $16,313 |
| Undergraduate | Osteopathic Medicine | Up to $16,313 |
| Undergraduate | Osteopathic Medicine | Up to $16,313 |
And 18 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 Michigan State University: FAQ
Does Michigan State University have ROTC?
Yes — Michigan State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Michigan State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Spartan Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 380 Michigan State University).
Is ROTC at Michigan State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Michigan State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Michigan 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 Michigan 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
msu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.msu.edu
- Apply
admissions.msu.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.msu.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: East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
IPEDS UNITID: 171100
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