ROTC at Troy University
Troy, AL · public
Yes — Troy University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Auburn University at Montgomery through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Troy University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedFounded in 1951, Detachment 017 Troy University commissions cadets at Troy University for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Troy University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 41.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Troy University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 21 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 46 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White57%
- Black27%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White47%
- Black35%
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 | 96% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 940–1,210 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–25 |
| 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 | $10,176 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,352 |
| Average net price | $16,527 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Troy University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Troy University has 9,805 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: Troy University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Troy University: FAQ
Does Troy University have ROTC?
Yes — Troy University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Auburn University at Montgomery through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Troy University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Auburn University at Montgomery, 41 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 017 Troy University).
Is ROTC at Troy University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Troy University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Troy University and train with the unit at Auburn University at Montgomery.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Troy University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Troy 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
troy.edu
- Admissions
troy.edu
- Financial aid
troy.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: Troy, AL 36082-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 102368
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