Georgia Schools With Air Force ROTC Programs

The University of Gerogia

• Tuition: In State: $5,622 Out of State $20,726

  Cadre: Lt. Col. Philip M. Byrd

  AFROTC Detachment 160 is based in Hardman Hall on the UGA campus.

  Distinguishing program features:

  - Active field exercises and outdoor training

  - Professional Development Training summer programs for cadets

  - A commitment to developing quality military leaders

Gerogia Institute of Technology

• Tuition: In State: $5,642 Out of State $23,366

  Cadre: Col. Sheri Andino

  AFROTC Detachment 165 is based in the O'Keefe Building on the Georgia Tech campus.

  Distinguishing program features:

  - Crosstown school programs with 13 Atlanta-area colleges that utilize the program

  - An active and distinguished honor guard program

  - Afterburner, a cadet generated and run newsletter that's been published since 2008

Valdosta State University

• Tuition: In State: $3,996 Out of State $15,972

  Cadre: Lt. Col. Alan W. Elledge

  AFROTC Detachment 172 is based in Barrow Hall on the VSU campus.

  Distinguishing program features:

  - A focus on academics, supported by a robust Cadet Tutor Program

  - Hands-on experience with visits to base and in-flight instruction

  - Arnold Air Society, an exemplary voluntary honor society focused on POW/MIA awareness and sponsoring events for the cadet corps