ROTC at Bethel University Tennessee
McKenzie, TN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Bethel University Tennessee students join Army ROTC at University of Tennessee at Martin.
Cross-town & partner options
Bethel University Tennessee students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 23.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at Bethel University Tennessee in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 830–1,120 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–21 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $18,712 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,712 |
| Average net price | $18,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 35% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bethel University Tennessee. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bethel University Tennessee has 1,547 undergraduates. 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: Bethel University Tennessee takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College of Liberal Arts | Up to $2,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bethel University Tennessee: FAQ
Does Bethel University Tennessee have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Bethel University Tennessee students join Army ROTC at University of Tennessee at Martin.
Which ROTC branches can Bethel University Tennessee students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Tennessee at Martin, 24 mi).
Is ROTC at Bethel University Tennessee on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Bethel University Tennessee and train with the unit at University of Tennessee at Martin.
School links and location
These links belong to Bethel University Tennessee. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
bethelu.edu
- Admissions
bethelu.edu
- Apply
bethelu.edu
- Financial aid
bethelu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: McKenzie, TN 38201
IPEDS UNITID: 219718
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