Detachment 800 Tennessee State University
Hosted at Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN
Tigers is the AFROTC detachment at Middle Tennessee State University in Tennessee.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Middle Tennessee State University campus in Murfreesboro, Detachment 800 Tennessee State University is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1972, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, and Trevecca Nazarene University contract through Detachment 800 Tennessee State University and travel to Middle Tennessee State University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 800 Tennessee State University. Academically, Middle Tennessee State University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Belmont University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lipscomb University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Trevecca Nazarene University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fisk University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Meharry Medical College , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Nashville State Community College , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Volunteer State Community College , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 800 Tennessee State University.
Academic programs at Middle Tennessee State University
Cadets at Detachment 800 Tennessee State University pursue degrees across Middle Tennessee State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Middle Tennessee State University's profile →
Training & summer
AFROTC cadets complete Field Training (FT) between sophomore and junior years at Maxwell AFB. Optional summer programs include Project GO language immersion and Operation Air Force shadowing.
Contact & location
Address: Murfreesboro, TN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 800 Tennessee State University located?
- Detachment 800 Tennessee State University is hosted at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 800 Tennessee State University?
- Yes — Detachment 800 Tennessee State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 800 Tennessee State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Middle Tennessee State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 800 Tennessee State University founded?
- Detachment 800 Tennessee State University was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 800 Tennessee State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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