ROTC at King University
Bristol, TN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: King University students join Army ROTC at East Tennessee State University.
Cross-town & partner options
King University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 22.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at East Tennessee State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at King University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- 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 | 100% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $36,194 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,194 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 48% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from King University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
King University has 908 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: King University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,500 |
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at King University: FAQ
Does King University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: King University students join Army ROTC at East Tennessee State University.
Which ROTC branches can King University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at East Tennessee State University, 23 mi).
Is ROTC at King University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at King University and train with the unit at East Tennessee State University.
School links and location
These links belong to King 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
king.edu
- Admissions
king.edu
- Apply
apply.king.edu
- Financial aid
king.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: Bristol, TN 37620-2699
IPEDS UNITID: 220516
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