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ROTC at Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · public

Yes, through cross-town: Southern Connecticut State University students join Army ROTC at University of Connecticut and Air Force ROTC at Yale University.

Southern Connecticut State University campus
Photo by Wshyam (CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Cross-town & partner options

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

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.9 mi
→ Yale University (Yale University Air Force ROTC Det 009)

ROTC outcomes

Students at Southern Connecticut State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
  • About 5 students start ROTC here each year

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 rate91%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyConsidered 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$13,438
Out-of-state tuition$27,378
Average net price$20,857
6-year graduation rate50%

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

Academic programs

Southern Connecticut State University has 6,295 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: Southern Connecticut State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
UndergraduateAll programsUp to $11,032
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUp to $11,032
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUp to $11,032
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

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

ROTC at Southern Connecticut State University: FAQ

Does Southern Connecticut State University have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Southern Connecticut State University students join Army ROTC at University of Connecticut and Air Force ROTC at Yale University.

Which ROTC branches can Southern Connecticut State University students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Connecticut, 49 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Yale University, 2 mi).

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

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Southern Connecticut State University and train with the unit at University of Connecticut and Yale University.

School links and location

These links belong to Southern Connecticut 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.

Location: New Haven, CT 06515-1355

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IPEDS UNITID: 130493

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