ROTC at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · public
Yes — University of Southern Mississippi hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Southern Mississippi hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in Hattiesburg, MS runs out of University of Southern Mississippi as the Detachment 432 University of Southern Mississippi.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedEagle is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Southern Mississippi in Mississippi.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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University of Southern Mississippi students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Southern Mississippi in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 17 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 62 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- White59%
- Black31%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women39%
- Men61%
- Black43%
- White42%
- Other or unknown10%
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 | 99% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,095–1,285 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–29 |
| 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 | $9,998 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,998 |
| Average net price | $21,708 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Southern Mississippi. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Southern Mississippi has 10,075 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 Mississippi takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
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 Southern Mississippi: FAQ
Does University of Southern Mississippi have ROTC?
Yes — University of Southern Mississippi hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Southern Mississippi students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Eagle Battalion (USM)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 432 University of Southern Mississippi).
Is ROTC at University of Southern Mississippi on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Southern Mississippi.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Southern Mississippi?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 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 Mississippi. 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
usm.edu
- Admissions
usm.edu
- Apply
usm.edu
- Financial aid
usm.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: Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 176372
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