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Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles · Bruins · 075
AFROTC at University of California, Los Angeles commissions officers alongside Loyola Marymount University cross-town students.
About this program
Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1948.
The detachment pulls cadets from Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University, Santa Monica College, and California State University, Northridge alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). University of California, Los Angeles brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Scholarships available here
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles by commuting to University of California, Los Angeles.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of California-Los Angeles.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of California-Los Angeles.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of California-Los Angeles.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of California-Los Angeles.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of California-Los Angeles.
Contact & location
Email: afrotc@ucla.edu
Phone: 310-825-1742
Site: https://afrotc.ucla.edu
Located at: University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles located?
Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles is hosted at University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of California, Los Angeles campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles?
In addition to University of California, Los Angeles, students enrolled at Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University, Santa Monica College, California State University, Northridge, and Mount Saint Mary's University can contract through Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles?
AFROTC cadets at this detachment compete for AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the AFROTC summer training for cadets at Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles?
Between sophomore and junior year, cadets compete for slots at AFROTC Field Training at Maxwell AFB — the gate that converts a GMC cadet into a POC contracted cadet.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles?
Yes — Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Loyola Marymount University, Santa Monica College, California State University, Northridge, Pepperdine University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of California, Los Angeles. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles founded?
Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles was established in 1948.
How do I contact Detachment 075 University of California-Los Angeles?
Reach the unit at afrotc@ucla.edu. Phone: 310-825-1742. Official site: https://afrotc.ucla.edu.
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