ROTC at University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · public
Yes — University of Central Florida hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Central Florida hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1972, Detachment 159 University of Central Florida has run AFROTC at University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Central Florida contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Central Florida students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Central Florida in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 66 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 164 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White59%
- Hispanic24%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White52%
- Hispanic28%
- Black10%
- Asian5%
- Other or unknown5%
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 | 40% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,200–1,350 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–29 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
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 | $6,368 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,467 |
| Average net price | $10,411 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 78% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Central Florida. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Central Florida has 59,146 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 Central Florida takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Doctorate | College of Medicine | Up to $20,000 |
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 Central Florida: FAQ
Does University of Central Florida have ROTC?
Yes — University of Central Florida hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Central Florida students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Knight Battalion (UCF)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 159 University of Central Florida).
Is ROTC at University of Central Florida on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Central Florida.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Central Florida?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Central Florida. 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
ucf.edu
- Admissions
ucf.edu
- Apply
ucf.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.ucf.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: Orlando, FL 32816
IPEDS UNITID: 132903
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