ROTC at Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · private nonprofit
Yes — Tuskegee University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Auburn University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Tuskegee University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Tuskegee University commissions officers alongside Auburn University cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerified~15 cadets
AFROTC in Alabama runs out of Tuskegee University as the Detachment 015 Tuskegee University.
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
Tuskegee University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 17.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Tuskegee University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 65 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women46%
- Men54%
- Black91%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women50%
- Men50%
- Black91%
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 | 49% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,030–1,210 |
| 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 | $25,386 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,386 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Tuskegee University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Tuskegee University has 2,630 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: Tuskegee University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | 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 Tuskegee University: FAQ
Does Tuskegee University have ROTC?
Yes — Tuskegee University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Auburn University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Tuskegee University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Tiger Battalion (Tuskegee)), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Auburn University, 17 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 015 Tuskegee University).
Is ROTC at Tuskegee University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Tuskegee University. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Tuskegee University and train with the unit at Auburn University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Tuskegee University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Tuskegee 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
tuskegee.edu
- Admissions
tuskegee.edu
- Apply
tuskegee.edu
- Financial aid
tuskegee.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: Tuskegee, AL 36088-1920
IPEDS UNITID: 102377
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