ROTC at University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of South Carolina Aiken students join Army ROTC at Augusta University and Air Force ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Cross-town & partner options
University of South Carolina Aiken students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 14.6 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 51.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of South Carolina Aiken in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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 | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 980–1,220 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–26 |
| 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 | $10,760 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,218 |
| Average net price | $11,641 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 40% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of South Carolina Aiken. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of South Carolina Aiken has 2,962 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 Carolina Aiken takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
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 Carolina Aiken: FAQ
Does University of South Carolina Aiken have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of South Carolina Aiken students join Army ROTC at Augusta University and Air Force ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Which ROTC branches can University of South Carolina Aiken students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Augusta University, 15 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of South Carolina, 52 mi).
Is ROTC at University of South Carolina Aiken on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of South Carolina Aiken and train with the unit at Augusta University and University of South Carolina.
School links and location
These links belong to University of South Carolina Aiken. 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
usca.edu
- Admissions
usca.edu
- Apply
usca.edu
- Financial aid
usca.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: Aiken, SC 29801
IPEDS UNITID: 218645
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