ROTC at University of South Dakota

ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of South Dakota hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

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Coyote Battalion (Vermillion)

The Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) commissions U.S. Army officers at University of South Dakota.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of South Dakota students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 106.1 mi

→ South Dakota State University (Detachment 780 South Dakota State University)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at South Dakota State University.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at University of South Dakota stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

University of South Dakota enrolls 5,439 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location