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Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Golden Gophers · 415
AFROTC at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Minnesota.
About this program
Air Force ROTC Detachment 415 at the University of Minnesota frames its mission plainly: it develops officers, not just students with military experience. The program integrates academics, physical training, and leadership development into a four-year track that ends with a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force or Space Force.
The detachment's recent results stand out. In 2026, its cadets earned commissions at a rate of 86.7 percent, ranking the unit fifth in its region and 24th nationally out of 145 programs, and every cadet who completed the program was selected for a commission at the national board with zero denials.
Detachment 415 accepts both scholarship and non-scholarship cadets and works with students across every major, making it accessible to University of Minnesota students from a wide range of academic backgrounds who want to serve as officers.
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 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities by commuting to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Contact & location
Email: afrotc@umn.edu
Phone: 612-624-2884
Site: https://afrotc.umn.edu
Located at: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities located?
Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is hosted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
In addition to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, students enrolled at University of St. Thomas, Macalester College, Hamline University, Augsburg University, Bethel University, Concordia University Saint Paul, Saint Catherine University, Metropolitan State University, and Minneapolis Community and Technical College can contract through Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
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 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
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.
What is Detachment 415's commissioning success rate?
In 2026 the detachment's cadets commissioned at a rate of 86.7 percent, ranking #5 in its region and #24 nationally out of 145 programs, and every cadet who completed the program was selected at the national board.
Do I need a scholarship or a specific major to join at the University of Minnesota?
No. Detachment 415 accepts both scholarship and non-scholarship cadets and works with students across every major.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
Yes — Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities accepts cross-town and partner students from 9 other institutions, including Augsburg University, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, University of Saint Thomas, Hamline University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
Interested in Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
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