ROTC at San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · public
Yes — San Jose State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Santa Clara University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
San Jose State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1947, Detachment 045 San Jose State University has run AFROTC at San Jose State University in California.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 11 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
San Jose State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Santa Clara University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at San Jose State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 14 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 41 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men87%
- Asian43%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women20%
- Men80%
- Asian41%
- White32%
- Hispanic17%
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) | 1,100–1,330 |
| 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 | $8,410 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,010 |
| Average net price | $13,760 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from San Jose State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
San Jose State University has 27,601 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 San Jose State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at San Jose State University: FAQ
Does San Jose State University have ROTC?
Yes — San Jose State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Santa Clara University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can San Jose State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Santa Clara University, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 045 San Jose State University).
Is ROTC at San Jose State University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at San Jose State University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at San Jose State University and train with the unit at Santa Clara University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at San Jose State University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to San Jose 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
sjsu.edu
- Admissions
sjsu.edu
- Apply
www2.calstate.edu
- Financial aid
sjsu.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: San Jose, CA 95192-0186
IPEDS UNITID: 122755
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