ROTC at Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Lincoln Memorial University students join Army ROTC at Carson-Newman University.

Cross-town & partner options
Lincoln Memorial University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Lincoln Memorial University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.9 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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Lincoln Memorial University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Lincoln Memorial University has 12,000 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: Lincoln Memorial University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | Law School | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Lincoln Memorial University: FAQ
Does Lincoln Memorial University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Lincoln Memorial University students join Army ROTC at Carson-Newman University.
Which ROTC branches can Lincoln Memorial University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Carson-Newman University, 33 mi).
Is ROTC at Lincoln Memorial University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Lincoln Memorial University and train with the unit at Carson-Newman University.
School links and location
These links belong to Lincoln Memorial 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
lmunet.edu
- Admissions
lmunet.edu
- Apply
lmunet.edu
- Financial aid
lmunet.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Harrogate, TN 37752-8231
IPEDS UNITID: 220631
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