ROTC at Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS · public
Yes — Mississippi State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Mississippi State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerified~100 cadets
Maroon Battalion (MSU) runs Army ROTC from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Mississippi State University commissions officers alongside Mississippi University for Women cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Mississippi State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Mississippi State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 31 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 68 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women16%
- Men84%
- White75%
- Black17%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White65%
- Black26%
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 | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,350 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–29 |
| 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 | $10,202 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,637 |
| Average net price | $17,595 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Mississippi State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Mississippi State University has 18,397 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 State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Mississippi State University: FAQ
Does Mississippi State University have ROTC?
Yes — Mississippi State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Mississippi State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Maroon Battalion (MSU)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 425 Mississippi State University).
Is ROTC at Mississippi State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Mississippi State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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
msstate.edu
- Admissions
admissions.msstate.edu
- Apply
msstate.edu
- Financial aid
sfa.msstate.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Starkville, MS 39762
IPEDS UNITID: 176080
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