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ROTC at Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Yes, through cross-town: Southeastern University students join Army ROTC at Florida Southern College and Air Force ROTC at University of South Florida.

Southeastern University

Cross-town & partner options

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

ROTC outcomes

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

  • About 2.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 7.6 students start ROTC here each year

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 Southeastern University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Southeastern 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: Southeastern University takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUp to $2,400
Student 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 Southeastern University: FAQ

Does Southeastern University have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Southeastern University students join Army ROTC at Florida Southern College and Air Force ROTC at University of South Florida.

Which ROTC branches can Southeastern University students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Florida Southern College, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of South Florida, 30 mi).

Is ROTC at Southeastern University on campus or cross-town?

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Southeastern University and train with the unit at Florida Southern College and University of South Florida.

School links and location

These links belong to Southeastern University. 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.

Location: Lakeland, FL 33801

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IPEDS UNITID: 137564

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