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ROTC at University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · public

Yes, through cross-town: University of North Florida students join Army ROTC at University of Florida and Navy ROTC at Jacksonville University.

University of North Florida campus

Cross-town & partner options

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

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 8.0 mi
→ Jacksonville University (NROTC Jacksonville University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Jacksonville University.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 66.3 mi
→ University of Florida (Gator Battalion)

ROTC outcomes

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

  • About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 30 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men79%
  • White70%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women23%
  • Men77%
  • White68%

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 rate53%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,070–1,270
ACT range (25th–75th)19–25
Test policyTests required

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$6,389
Out-of-state tuition$20,793
Average net price$10,154
6-year graduation rate69%

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

Academic programs

University of North Florida has 13,359 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for University of North Florida.

Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent 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 North Florida: FAQ

Does University of North Florida have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: University of North Florida students join Army ROTC at University of Florida and Navy ROTC at Jacksonville University.

Which ROTC branches can University of North Florida students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Florida, 66 mi) and Navy ROTC (cross-town at Jacksonville University, 8 mi).

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

Army and Navy ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of North Florida and train with the unit at University of Florida and Jacksonville University.

School links and location

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Location: Jacksonville, FL 32224-7699

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IPEDS UNITID: 136172

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