ROTC at University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · public
Yes — University of South Alabama hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of South Alabama hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedJaguar Battalion hosts Army ROTC at University of South Alabama and 3 partner schools across Alabama.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of South Alabama students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of South Alabama in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 19 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 63 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White55%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White36%
- Other or unknown36%
- Black23%
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 | 71% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 970–1,190 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–26 |
| 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 | $10,116 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,092 |
| Average net price | $17,648 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of South Alabama. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of South Alabama has 8,879 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 South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama: FAQ
Does University of South Alabama have ROTC?
Yes — University of South Alabama hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of South Alabama students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Jaguar Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, University of South Alabama Air Force ROTC Det 014).
Is ROTC at University of South Alabama on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of South Alabama.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of South Alabama?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of South Alabama. 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
southalabama.edu
- Admissions
southalabama.edu
- Apply
southalabama.edu
- Financial aid
southalabama.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: Mobile, AL 36688-0002
IPEDS UNITID: 102094
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