ROTC at Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Leo University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of South Florida.
Cross-town & partner options
Saint Leo University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 21.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of South Florida.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 21.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of South Florida.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Saint Leo University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 8.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men79%
- White60%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men66%
- White55%
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) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 45% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saint Leo University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Saint Leo University has 6,721 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: Saint Leo University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $3,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Saint Leo University: FAQ
Does Saint Leo University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Leo University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of South Florida.
Which ROTC branches can Saint Leo University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of South Florida, 21 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of South Florida, 21 mi).
Is ROTC at Saint Leo University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Saint Leo University and train with the unit at University of South Florida.
School links and location
These links belong to Saint Leo 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
saintleo.edu
- Admissions
saintleo.edu
- Apply
saintleo.edu
- Financial aid
saintleo.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: Saint Leo, FL 33574-6665
IPEDS UNITID: 137032
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