ROTC at South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · public
Yes — South Carolina State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of South Carolina through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
South Carolina State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedBulldog Battalion (SCSU) hosts Army ROTC at South Carolina State University and 2 partner schools across South Carolina.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
South Carolina State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 36.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at South Carolina State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 10 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 52 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men67%
- Black96%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women47%
- Men53%
- Black97%
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 | 83% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $11,060 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,750 |
| Average net price | $18,097 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 37% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from South Carolina State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
South Carolina State University has 2,934 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University: FAQ
Does South Carolina State University have ROTC?
Yes — South Carolina State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of South Carolina through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can South Carolina State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bulldog Battalion (SCSU)) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of South Carolina, 36 mi).
Is ROTC at South Carolina State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at South Carolina State University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at South Carolina State University and train with the unit at University of South Carolina.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at South Carolina State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to South Carolina 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
scsu.edu
- Admissions
scsu.edu
- Apply
apply.scsu.edu
- Financial aid
scsu.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: Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 218733
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