ROTC at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · public
Yes — University of South Florida hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of South Florida hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of South Florida contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1973, Detachment 158 University of South Florida has run AFROTC at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
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 Florida students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of South Florida in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 57 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 128 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women25%
- Men76%
- White61%
- Hispanic20%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women32%
- Men68%
- White58%
- Hispanic21%
- Black9%
- Other or unknown7%
- Asian5%
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 | 43% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,130–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–29 |
| Test policy | Tests 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 | $6,410 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,324 |
| Average net price | $9,812 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 77% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of South Florida. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of South Florida has 37,207 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 Florida takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,000 |
| Graduate | Masters Only | Up to $6,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,100 |
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 Florida: FAQ
Does University of South Florida have ROTC?
Yes — University of South Florida hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of South Florida students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bull Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of South Florida) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 158 University of South Florida).
Is ROTC at University of South Florida on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of South Florida.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of South Florida?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of South Florida. 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
usf.edu
- Admissions
usf.edu
- Apply
admissions.usf.edu
- Financial aid
usf.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: Tampa, FL 33620-9951
IPEDS UNITID: 137351
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