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Detachment 800 Tennessee State University · Tigers · 800
Tigers is the AFROTC detachment at Middle Tennessee State University in Tennessee.
About this program
Headquartered on the Middle Tennessee State University campus in Murfreesboro, Detachment 800 Tennessee State University is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1972, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, and Trevecca Nazarene University contract through Detachment 800 Tennessee State University and travel to Middle Tennessee State University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 800 Tennessee State University. Academically, Middle Tennessee State University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Scholarships available here
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Detachment 800 Tennessee State University by commuting to Middle Tennessee State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tennessee State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 800 Tennessee State University located?
Detachment 800 Tennessee State University is hosted at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Middle Tennessee State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 800 Tennessee State University?
In addition to Middle Tennessee State University, students enrolled at Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, Nashville State Community College, and Volunteer State Community College can contract through Detachment 800 Tennessee State University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
Is Middle Tennessee State University an HBCU?
Yes — Middle Tennessee State University is a Historically Black College or University. Detachment 800 Tennessee State University commissions officers from a population the services have actively prioritized in their accession-source mix.
What scholarships are available through Detachment 800 Tennessee State University?
AFROTC cadets at this detachment compete for AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the AFROTC summer training for cadets at Detachment 800 Tennessee State University?
Between sophomore and junior year, cadets compete for slots at AFROTC Field Training at Maxwell AFB — the gate that converts a GMC cadet into a POC contracted cadet.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 800 Tennessee State University?
Yes — Detachment 800 Tennessee State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including Trevecca Nazarene University, Lipscomb University, Belmont University, Vanderbilt University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 800 Tennessee State University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Middle Tennessee State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 800 Tennessee State University founded?
Detachment 800 Tennessee State University was established in 1972.
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