ROTC at Southern Methodist University
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Yes, through cross-town: Southern Methodist University students join Army ROTC at University of Texas at Arlington and Air Force ROTC at University of North Texas.
Cross-town & partner options
Southern Methodist University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 33.0 miHost institution.
Army ROTCCross-town · 20.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Southern Methodist University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.8 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 rate | 63% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,340–1,490 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 30–34 |
| 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 | $67,040 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,040 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 84% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Southern Methodist University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southern Methodist University has 7,277 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 Methodist University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Cox School of Business | Up to $15,000 |
| Graduate | Dedman College | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Dedman School of Law | Up to $7,700 |
| Graduate | Meadows School of Arts | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | Perkins School of Theology | Unlimited |
And 3 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Southern Methodist University: FAQ
Does Southern Methodist University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Southern Methodist University students join Army ROTC at University of Texas at Arlington and Air Force ROTC at University of North Texas.
Which ROTC branches can Southern Methodist University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Texas at Arlington, 21 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of North Texas, 33 mi).
Is ROTC at Southern Methodist University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Southern Methodist University and train with the unit at University of Texas at Arlington and University of North Texas.
School links and location
These links belong to Southern Methodist 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
smu.edu
- Admissions
smu.edu
- Apply
smu.edu
- Financial aid
smu.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: Dallas, TX 75275-0221
IPEDS UNITID: 228246
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