ROTC at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · public
Yes — University of Florida hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Florida hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC University of Florida draws midshipmen from University of Florida and surrounding Florida campuses.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Florida commissions officers alongside Santa Fe College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Florida commissions officers alongside Santa Fe College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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University of Florida students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Florida in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 53 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 106 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White72%
- Hispanic14%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White66%
- Hispanic16%
- Asian7%
- Black6%
- Other or unknown6%
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 | 24% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,320–1,480 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–33 |
| 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 | $6,381 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,659 |
| Average net price | $6,541 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 91% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Florida. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Florida has 35,629 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 Florida takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
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 Florida: FAQ
Does University of Florida have ROTC?
Yes — University of Florida hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Florida students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Gator Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Florida) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 150 University of Florida).
Is ROTC at University of Florida on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Florida.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Florida?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to University of 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
ufl.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Gainesville, FL 32611
IPEDS UNITID: 134130
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