ROTC at Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · private nonprofit
Yes — Carson-Newman University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Carson-Newman University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedEagle Battalion (Carson-Newman) hosts Army ROTC at Carson-Newman University and 3 partner schools across Tennessee.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Carson-Newman University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Carson-Newman University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 20 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men65%
- White79%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women44%
- Men56%
- White81%
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.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 955–1,215 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–25 |
| 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 | $34,700 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,700 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Carson-Newman University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Carson-Newman University has 1,387 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: Carson-Newman University takes part.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Carson-Newman University: FAQ
Does Carson-Newman University have ROTC?
Yes — Carson-Newman University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Carson-Newman University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Eagle Battalion (Carson-Newman)).
Is ROTC at Carson-Newman University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Carson-Newman University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Carson-Newman University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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- Official site
cn.edu
- Admissions
cn.edu
- Apply
cn.edu
- Financial aid
cn.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: Jefferson City, TN 37760
IPEDS UNITID: 219806
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