ROTC at Fisk University
Nashville, TN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Fisk University students join Army ROTC at Vanderbilt University and Air Force ROTC at Tennessee State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Fisk University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.4 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Fisk University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2 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 | 37% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,510 |
| 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 | $25,858 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,858 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 30% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Fisk University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Fisk University has 1,035 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: Fisk 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 Fisk University: FAQ
Does Fisk University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Fisk University students join Army ROTC at Vanderbilt University and Air Force ROTC at Tennessee State University.
Which ROTC branches can Fisk University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Vanderbilt University, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Tennessee State University, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Fisk University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Fisk University and train with the unit at Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Fisk 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
fisk.edu
- Admissions
fisk.edu
- Apply
fisk.edu
- Financial aid
fisk.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Nashville, TN 37208-4501
IPEDS UNITID: 220181
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