ROTC at Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC · public
Yes, through cross-town: Midlands Technical College students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Cross-town & partner options
Midlands Technical College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 6.1 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Midlands Technical College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 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 | $5,100 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,700 |
| Average net price | $4,647 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Midlands Technical College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Midlands Technical College has 7,564 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 Midlands Technical College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Midlands Technical College: FAQ
Does Midlands Technical College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Midlands Technical College students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Which ROTC branches can Midlands Technical College students join?
Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of South Carolina, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of South Carolina, 6 mi).
Is ROTC at Midlands Technical College on campus or cross-town?
Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Midlands Technical College and train with the unit at University of South Carolina.
School links and location
These links belong to Midlands Technical 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
midlandstech.edu
- Admissions
midlandstech.edu
- Apply
midlandstech.edu
- Financial aid
midlandstech.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: West Columbia, SC 29170-2176
IPEDS UNITID: 218353
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