ROTC at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · public
Yes — Middle Tennessee State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Tennessee State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Middle Tennessee State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedBonnie Blue Battalion trains cadets at Middle Tennessee State University for service in the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Middle Tennessee State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 34.2 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Middle Tennessee State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 22 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 45 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- White74%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White70%
- Black19%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
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 | 69% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,010–1,230 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–26 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
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 | $10,266 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,574 |
| Average net price | $13,359 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Middle Tennessee State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Middle Tennessee State University has 16,301 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Middle Tennessee State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Middle Tennessee State University: FAQ
Does Middle Tennessee State University have ROTC?
Yes — Middle Tennessee State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Tennessee State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Middle Tennessee State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bonnie Blue Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Tennessee State University, 34 mi).
Is ROTC at Middle Tennessee State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Middle Tennessee State University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Middle Tennessee State University and train with the unit at Tennessee State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Middle Tennessee State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Middle Tennessee State 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
mtsu.edu
- Admissions
mtsu.edu
- Apply
mtsu.edu
- Financial aid
mtsu.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: Murfreesboro, TN 37132
IPEDS UNITID: 220978
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