ROTC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Saluki Battalion (Carbondale)

Saluki is the Army ROTC battalion at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Illinois.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

The Salukis has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 1972.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Southern Illinois University Carbondale students commission through the on-campus program above.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at Southern Illinois University Carbondale stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

Southern Illinois University Carbondale enrolls 8,494 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location