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ROTC at University of Tampa

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Yes — University of Tampa hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of South Florida through cross-town agreements.

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Army ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at University of South FloridaAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at University of South Florida
University of Tampa

ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Tampa hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCHostedVerified

Army ROTC at University of Tampa 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

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Cross-town & partner options

University of Tampa students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.4 mi
→ University of South Florida (Detachment 158 University of South Florida)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of South Florida.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 8.4 mi
→ University of South Florida (NROTC University of South Florida)

ROTC outcomes

Students at University of Tampa in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 28 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 40 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Women33%
  • Men68%
  • White71%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White66%
  • Hispanic17%

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 rate40%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyConsidered if submitted

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$34,408
Out-of-state tuition$34,408
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate64%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Tampa. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

University of Tampa has 10,572 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 Tampa takes part.

Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

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 Tampa: FAQ

Does University of Tampa have ROTC?

Yes — University of Tampa hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of South Florida through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of Tampa students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Spartan Battalion (Tampa)), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of South Florida, 8 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of South Florida, 8 mi).

Is ROTC at University of Tampa on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Tampa. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Tampa and train with the unit at University of South Florida.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Tampa?

Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.

School links and location

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Location: Tampa, FL 33606-1490

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IPEDS UNITID: 137847

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