ROTC at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Yes — Valdosta State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Valdosta 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
Valdosta State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Valdosta State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 50 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men74%
- White56%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women34%
- Men66%
- White42%
- Black36%
- Other or unknown12%
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 Valdosta State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Valdosta 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: Valdosta State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Valdosta State University: FAQ
Does Valdosta State University have ROTC?
Yes — Valdosta State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Valdosta State University students join?
Air Force ROTC (on campus, Valdosta State University Air Force ROTC Det 172).
Is ROTC at Valdosta State University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Valdosta State University.
School links and location
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