ROTC at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Alabama in Huntsville students join Army ROTC at Alabama A&M University and Air Force ROTC at Samford University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Alabama in Huntsville students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 87.5 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 5.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Alabama A&M University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Alabama in Huntsville in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 9 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men77%
- White58%
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 | 69% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,210–1,410 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–31 |
| 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 | $12,132 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,408 |
| Average net price | $18,796 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 64% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Alabama in Huntsville. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Alabama in Huntsville has 6,591 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: University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville: FAQ
Does University of Alabama in Huntsville have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Alabama in Huntsville students join Army ROTC at Alabama A&M University and Air Force ROTC at Samford University.
Which ROTC branches can University of Alabama in Huntsville students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Alabama A&M University, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Samford University, 88 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Alabama in Huntsville on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Alabama in Huntsville and train with the unit at Alabama A&M University and Samford University.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Alabama in Huntsville. 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
uah.edu
- Admissions
uah.edu
- Apply
uah.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.uah.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: Huntsville, AL 35899
IPEDS UNITID: 100706
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