ROTC at Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Yes — Samford University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Alabama-Birmingham through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Samford 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
Samford University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at Samford University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 13 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- White91%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women47%
- Men53%
- White75%
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 | — |
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| 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 Samford University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Samford 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: Samford University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | School of Nursing | Up to $7,500 |
| Undergraduate | School of Nursing | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | School of Arts and Science | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | School of Arts and Science | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | School of Business | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | School of Business | Up to $7,500 |
And 16 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 Samford University: FAQ
Does Samford University have ROTC?
Yes — Samford University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Alabama-Birmingham through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Samford University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Alabama-Birmingham, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Samford University Air Force ROTC Det 012).
Is ROTC at Samford University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Samford University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Samford University and train with the unit at University of Alabama-Birmingham.
School links and location
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