ROTC at Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Mississippi College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Jackson State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Mississippi College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.6 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 7.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Mississippi College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7.1 students start 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 | 29% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,003–1,177 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–25 |
| 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 | $23,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,500 |
| Average net price | $27,712 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 59% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Mississippi College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Mississippi College has 2,518 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: Mississippi College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Mississippi College: FAQ
Does Mississippi College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Mississippi College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Jackson State University.
Which ROTC branches can Mississippi College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Jackson State University, 8 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Jackson State University, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Mississippi College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Mississippi College and train with the unit at Jackson State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Mississippi 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
mc.edu
- Admissions
mc.edu
- Apply
go.mc.edu
- Financial aid
mc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Clinton, MS 39058
IPEDS UNITID: 176053
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