ROTC at Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · public
Yes — Tennessee State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Navy ROTC at Vanderbilt University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Tennessee State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedTigers is the AFROTC detachment at Middle Tennessee State University in Tennessee.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 10 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Tennessee State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.9 mi
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 1.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at Tennessee State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 24 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women41%
- Men58%
- Black71%
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 Tennessee State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Tennessee 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: Tennessee State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $400 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $400 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $400 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Tennessee State University: FAQ
Does Tennessee State University have ROTC?
Yes — Tennessee State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Navy ROTC at Vanderbilt University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Tennessee State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Vanderbilt University, 2 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Vanderbilt University, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 790 Tennessee State University).
Is ROTC at Tennessee State University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Tennessee State University. Army and Navy ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Tennessee State University and train with the unit at Vanderbilt University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Tennessee State University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
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