ROTC at Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA · public
Yes — Southern University and A&M College hosts Army and Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Louisiana State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Southern University and A&M College hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College commissions officers alongside Louisiana State University...
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
Southern University and A&M College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Louisiana State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Southern University and A&M College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 10 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 31 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men61%
- Black71%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women44%
- Men56%
- Black77%
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 | 35% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 790–1,020 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–19 |
| 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 | $9,922 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,272 |
| Average net price | $20,077 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 27% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Southern University and A&M College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southern University and A&M College has 5,519 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 and A&M College.
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 and A&M College: FAQ
Does Southern University and A&M College have ROTC?
Yes — Southern University and A&M College hosts Army and Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Louisiana State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Southern University and A&M College students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Southern University and A&M College Army ROTC), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Southern University and A&M College) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Louisiana State University, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Southern University and A&M College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Navy ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Southern University and A&M College. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Southern University and A&M College and train with the unit at Louisiana State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Southern University and A&M College?
Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Southern University and A&M College. 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
subr.edu
- Admissions
subr.edu
- Apply
subr.edu
- Financial aid
subr.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: Baton Rouge, LA 70813
IPEDS UNITID: 160621
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