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Air Force ROTC at University of New Hampshire

Yes — University of New Hampshire hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. Students from 8 partner schools also join it cross-town.

Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus · Wildcats · 475

AFROTC at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in New Hampshire.

Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Founded1947
FY2012: 10 officers commissioned2012: 52 cadets enrolledSource: GAO, GAO-14-93 (published 2013). Later years are not public.

About this program

Headquartered on the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus campus in Durham, Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1947, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.

Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from University of New Hampshire-Manchester, Saint Anselm College, and Manchester Community College contract through Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus and travel to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.

On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. Academically, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.

Scholarships at this unit

AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap)

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

AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program

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

AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap)

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

AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (Full Tuition)

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 Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. They travel to University of New Hampshire for training.

Cross-town · 29.0 mi
University of New Hampshire-Manchester

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

Cross-town · 30.6 mi
Saint Anselm College

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

Cross-town · 44.9 mi
New England College
Cross-town · 49.2 mi
University of Southern Maine
Cross-town · 55.8 mi
Colby–Sawyer College
Cross-town · 57.5 mi
Plymouth State University
Cross-town · 62.0 mi
Franklin Pierce University
Cross-town · 69.5 mi
Keene State College

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Location: University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824-3547

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Air Force ROTC FAQ

Does University of New Hampshire have Air Force ROTC?

Yes — University of New Hampshire hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. Students from 8 partner schools also join it cross-town.

Is Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus a host unit or cross-town?

Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is the host unit, based at University of New Hampshire. Students at 8 partner schools join it cross-town and train at University of New Hampshire.

Where is Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus located?

Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is hosted at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in Durham, New Hampshire. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus campus.

Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

In addition to University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, students enrolled at University of New Hampshire-Manchester, Saint Anselm College, and Manchester Community College can contract through Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

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 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

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.

Can students at other schools join Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

Yes. Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus takes cross-town and partner students from 8 other schools, including University of New Hampshire-Manchester, Saint Anselm College, New England College, University of Southern Maine. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.

Can I commission through Detachment 475 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus as any major?

Air Force programs take students from most majors at University of New Hampshire. 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.

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