ROTC at The University of Mississippi
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Yes — The University of Mississippi hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
The University of Mississippi hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at The University of Mississippi contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Rebels has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from The University of Mississippi since 1947.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedThe NROTC University of Mississippi commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at The University of Mississippi.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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The University of Mississippi students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at The University of Mississippi in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 35 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 102 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women16%
- Men84%
- White83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White75%
- Black19%
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 | 97% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,000–1,200 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–29 |
| Test policy | Test-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 | $9,772 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,600 |
| Average net price | $13,314 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from The University of Mississippi. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
The University of Mississippi has 21,473 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: The University of Mississippi takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at The University of Mississippi: FAQ
Does The University of Mississippi have ROTC?
Yes — The University of Mississippi hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can The University of Mississippi students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Rebel Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Mississippi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 430 University of Mississippi).
Is ROTC at The University of Mississippi on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at The University of Mississippi.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at The University of Mississippi?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to The University of Mississippi. 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
olemiss.edu
- Admissions
olemiss.edu
- Apply
olemiss.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.olemiss.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: University, MS 38677-1848
IPEDS UNITID: 176017
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