ROTC at South Dakota State University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

South Dakota State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Jackrabbit Battalion

Jackrabbit Battalion trains cadets at South Dakota State University for service in the U.S. Army.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 780 South Dakota State University

AFROTC at South Dakota State University commissions officers alongside University of South Dakota cross-town students.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

South Dakota State University students commission through the on-campus program above.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at South Dakota State University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

South Dakota State University enrolls 9,198 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location