ROTC at St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: St. Thomas University students join Air Force ROTC at University of Miami.
Cross-town & partner options
St. Thomas University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 14.0 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Miami.
ROTC outcomes
Students at St. Thomas University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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 | 98% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $34,770 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,770 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 48% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from St. Thomas University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
St. Thomas University has 2,214 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: St. Thomas University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at St. Thomas University: FAQ
Does St. Thomas University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: St. Thomas University students join Air Force ROTC at University of Miami.
Which ROTC branches can St. Thomas University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Miami, 14 mi).
Is ROTC at St. Thomas University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at St. Thomas University and train with the unit at University of Miami.
School links and location
These links belong to St. Thomas 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
stu.edu
- Admissions
stu.edu
- Apply
stu.edu
- Financial aid
stu.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: Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6459
IPEDS UNITID: 137476
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