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ROTC at Tallahassee State College

Tallahassee, FL · public

Yes, through cross-town: Tallahassee State College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Florida State University and Navy ROTC at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Tallahassee State College

Cross-town & partner options

Tallahassee State College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.5 mi
→ Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (NROTC Florida A&M University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 2.6 mi
→ Florida State University (Seminole Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida State University.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.6 mi
→ Florida State University (Detachment 145 Florida State University)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Florida State University.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Tallahassee State College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 17 students start ROTC here each year

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Men73%
  • White68%

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 rate65%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyTest-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$11,000
Out-of-state tuition$28,000
Average net price$18,000
6-year graduation rate72%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Tallahassee State College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Tallahassee State College has 3,500 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 Tallahassee State College.

Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Tallahassee State College: FAQ

Does Tallahassee State College have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Tallahassee State College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Florida State University and Navy ROTC at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Which ROTC branches can Tallahassee State College students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Florida State University, 3 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Florida State University, 3 mi).

Is ROTC at Tallahassee State College on campus or cross-town?

Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Tallahassee State College and train with the unit at Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

School links and location

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Location: Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895

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IPEDS UNITID: 137759

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