ROTC at Southern Methodist University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

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

Army ROTCHosted

Mustang Battalion (SMU)

The Mustang Battalion (SMU) commissions U.S. Army officers at Southern Methodist University.

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

Also serves 6 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 840 Southern Methodist University

Mustangs is the AFROTC detachment at Southern Methodist University in Texas.

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

Also serves 8 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Southern Methodist 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 Southern Methodist 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

Southern Methodist University enrolls 7,277 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