ROTC at Lipscomb University
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Yes, through cross-town: Lipscomb University students join Army ROTC at Vanderbilt University and Air Force ROTC at Tennessee State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Lipscomb University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.8 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 4.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Lipscomb University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.6 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 | 68% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,380 |
| 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 | $40,572 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,572 |
| 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 Lipscomb University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Lipscomb University has 2,997 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: Lipscomb University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Bible & Ministry | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Business | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Computing & Technology | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Education | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Leadership & Public Service | Unlimited |
And 38 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Lipscomb University: FAQ
Does Lipscomb University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Lipscomb University students join Army ROTC at Vanderbilt University and Air Force ROTC at Tennessee State University.
Which ROTC branches can Lipscomb University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Vanderbilt University, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Tennessee State University, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Lipscomb University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Lipscomb University and train with the unit at Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Lipscomb 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
lipscomb.edu
- Admissions
lipscomb.edu
- Apply
admission.lipscomb.edu
- Financial aid
lipscomb.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: Nashville, TN 37204-3951
IPEDS UNITID: 219976
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