ROTC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · public
Yes — Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedSaluki 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
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedThe 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 1 cross-town school.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 21 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 68 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men83%
- White83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White70%
- Black15%
- Hispanic9%
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 | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 900–1,160 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–25 |
| Test policy | Test-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 | $13,334 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,334 |
| Average net price | $13,297 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 62% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has 8,494 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 Illinois University Carbondale takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,221 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale: FAQ
Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale have ROTC?
Yes — Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Southern Illinois University Carbondale students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Saluki Battalion (Carbondale)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 205 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale).
Is ROTC at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Southern Illinois University Carbondale?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. 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
siu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.siu.edu
- Apply
admissions.siu.edu
- Financial aid
fao.siu.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: Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
IPEDS UNITID: 149222
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