ROTC at Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Christian Brothers University students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Memphis.
Cross-town & partner options
Christian Brothers University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Memphis.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 2.6 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Memphis.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Memphis.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Christian Brothers University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.6 students start 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 | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,020–1,380 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–24 |
| 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 | $38,420 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,420 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Christian Brothers University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Christian Brothers University has 905 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: Christian Brothers University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $20,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Christian Brothers University: FAQ
Does Christian Brothers University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Christian Brothers University students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Memphis.
Which ROTC branches can Christian Brothers University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Memphis, 3 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Memphis, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Memphis, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Christian Brothers University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Christian Brothers University and train with the unit at University of Memphis.
School links and location
These links belong to Christian Brothers University. 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
cbu.edu
- Admissions
cbu.edu
- Apply
cbu.edu
- Financial aid
cbu.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: Memphis, TN 38104
IPEDS UNITID: 219833
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