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ROTC at University of Miami

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Yes — University of Miami hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Florida International University through cross-town agreements.

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ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Miami hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

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Detachment 155 University of Miami hosts AFROTC at University of Miami and 7 partner schools across Florida.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 8 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of Miami students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 6.4 mi
→ Florida International University (Panther Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.

ROTC outcomes

Students at University of Miami in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 7.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 14 students start ROTC here each year

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Men67%
  • White48%

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 rate19%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,320–1,480
ACT range (25th–75th)30–33
Test policyTest-optional

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$62,616
Out-of-state tuition$62,616
Average net price$37,244
6-year graduation rate84%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Miami. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

University of Miami has 12,913 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 Miami takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

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 Miami: FAQ

Does University of Miami have ROTC?

Yes — University of Miami hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Florida International University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of Miami students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Florida International University, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 155 University of Miami).

Is ROTC at University of Miami on campus or cross-town?

Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Miami. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Miami and train with the unit at Florida International University.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Miami?

Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.

School links and location

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Location: Coral Gables, FL 33146

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IPEDS UNITID: 135726

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