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ROTC at Savannah State University

Savannah, GA · public

Yes — Savannah State University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Georgia Southern University through cross-town agreements.

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Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCOn campusArmy ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at Georgia Southern University
Savannah State University campus

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Savannah State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCHostedVerified

NROTC at Savannah State University contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

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Cross-town & partner options

Savannah State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 50.4 mi
→ Georgia Southern University (Eagle Battalion (Georgia Southern))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Georgia Southern University.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Savannah 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 36 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men67%
  • Black59%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • Black68%
  • White15%

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 rate65%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyTest-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$5,750
Out-of-state tuition$19,043
Average net price$8,172
6-year graduation rate28%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Savannah State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Savannah State University has 2,833 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 Savannah State University.

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Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Savannah State University: FAQ

Does Savannah State University have ROTC?

Yes — Savannah State University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Georgia Southern University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can Savannah State University students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Georgia Southern University, 50 mi) and Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Savannah State University).

Is ROTC at Savannah State University on campus or cross-town?

Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Savannah State University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Savannah State University and train with the unit at Georgia Southern University.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Savannah State University?

Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.

School links and location

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Location: Savannah, GA 31404-5310

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IPEDS UNITID: 140960

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