ROTC at University of Southern California
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Yes — University of Southern California hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Southern California hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Southern California trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in California.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 23 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedTrojan Battalion commissions cadets from University of Southern California into the U.S. Army.
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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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedScholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
University of Southern California students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Southern California in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 27 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 45 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White59%
- Asian20%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White49%
- Asian25%
- Hispanic14%
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 | 10% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,450–1,550 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 32–35 |
| 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 | $72,097 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $72,097 |
| Average net price | $32,740 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 92% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Southern California. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Southern California has 20,443 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 Southern California takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | ANNENBERG | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | BOVARD COLLEGE | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | BUSINESS | Up to $20,000 |
| Graduate | CINEMATIC ARTS | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | DENTISTRY | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | DORNSIFE | Up to $10,000 |
And 9 more programs on the VA page.
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 Southern California: FAQ
Does University of Southern California have ROTC?
Yes — University of Southern California hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Southern California students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Trojan Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Southern California) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 060 University of Southern California).
Is ROTC at University of Southern California on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Southern California.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Southern California?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Southern California. 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
usc.edu
- Admissions
admission.usc.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
financialaid.usc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90089
IPEDS UNITID: 123961
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