ROTC at Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
Yes — Arkansas State University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Arkansas State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
Arkansas State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Arkansas State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 13 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 48 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White81%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White74%
- Black20%
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.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | — |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | — |
| Average net price | — |
| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Arkansas State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Arkansas State University has undergraduate students. 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: Arkansas State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Arkansas State University: FAQ
Does Arkansas State University have ROTC?
Yes — Arkansas State University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Arkansas State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Arkansas State University Army ROTC).
Is ROTC at Arkansas State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Arkansas State University.
School links and location
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