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Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Bearcats · 640
AFROTC at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus commissions officers alongside Xavier University cross-town students.
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus campus in Cincinnati, Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1947, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Xavier University, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, and Mount St. Joseph University contract through Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus and travel to University of Cincinnati-Main Campus for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Academically, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
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 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus by commuting to University of Cincinnati.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus located?
Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is hosted at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
In addition to University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, students enrolled at Xavier University, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, Mount St. Joseph University, and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College can contract through Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 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 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
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 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
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 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
Yes — Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Xavier University, Mount St. Joseph University, Northern Kentucky University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Cincinnati. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus founded?
Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was established in 1947.
How do I contact Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
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