ROTC at University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC · public
Yes — University of South Carolina hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of South Carolina hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedThe NROTC University of South Carolina commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at University of South Carolina.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of South Carolina trains cadets for the U.S. Army in South Carolina.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 6 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedDet 775 at University of South Carolina-Columbia serves a 5-school AFROTC consortium in South Carolina.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
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University of South Carolina students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of South Carolina in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 48 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 124 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White75%
- Black12%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White70%
- Black15%
- Other or unknown7%
- Hispanic5%
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 | 60% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,360 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–32 |
| 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 | $12,688 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,972 |
| Average net price | $22,811 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 79% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of South Carolina. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of South Carolina has 29,820 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 takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | LAW SCHOOL | Up to $4,000 |
| Graduate | MEDICAL/PHARMACY | Up to $4,000 |
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: FAQ
Does University of South Carolina have ROTC?
Yes — University of South Carolina hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of South Carolina students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Gamecock Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of South Carolina) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 775 University of South Carolina-Columbia).
Is ROTC at University of South Carolina on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of South Carolina.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of South Carolina?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to University of South Carolina. 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
sc.edu
- Admissions
sc.edu
- Apply
sc.edu
- Financial aid
sc.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: Columbia, SC 29208
IPEDS UNITID: 218663
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