ROTC at Southern University
New Orleans, LA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Southern University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Tulane University of Louisiana.
Cross-town & partner options
Southern University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.5 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tulane University of Louisiana.
Army ROTCCross-town · 7.5 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Tulane University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Southern University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.7 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 | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 820–1,050 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–20 |
| 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 | $8,054 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,954 |
| Average net price | $14,810 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 13% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Southern University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southern University has 1,055 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 Southern University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Southern University: FAQ
Does Southern University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Southern University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Tulane University of Louisiana.
Which ROTC branches can Southern University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Tulane University of Louisiana, 8 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Tulane University of Louisiana, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Southern University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Southern University and train with the unit at Tulane University of Louisiana.
School links and location
These links belong to Southern 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
suno.edu
- Admissions
suno.edu
- Apply
futureknight.suno.edu
- Financial aid
suno.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: New Orleans, LA 70126
IPEDS UNITID: 160630
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