Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force ROTC at University of Houston
Yes — University of Houston hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003. Students from 13 partner schools also join it cross-town.
University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003 · 003
Scholarships at this unit
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 and partner schools
Students at these schools can join University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003. They travel to University of Houston for training.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rice University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rice University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rice University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rice University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rice University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rice University.
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Official site: http://www.uh.edu/class/airforce
Location: University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-2018
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Does University of Houston have Air Force ROTC?
Yes — University of Houston hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003. Students from 13 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Is University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003 a host unit or cross-town?
University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003 is the host unit, based at University of Houston. Students at 13 partner schools join it cross-town and train at University of Houston.
Where is University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003 located?
University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003 is hosted at University of Houston in Houston, TX 77204-2018.
Can students at other schools join University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003?
Yes. University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003 takes cross-town and partner students from 13 other schools, including San Jacinto College, Texas Southern University, Houston Community College, South Texas College. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
Can I commission through University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003 as any major?
Air Force programs take students from most majors at University of Houston. Some scholarships and commissioning options require a specific major, such as nursing, engineering, or a foreign language. Ask the unit before you declare a major.
How do I contact University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003?
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