ROTC at Murray State University
Murray, KY · public
Yes, through cross-town: Murray State University students join Army ROTC at University of Tennessee at Martin.
Cross-town & partner options
Murray State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 35.4 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Murray State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 11 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men77%
- White87%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men72%
- White85%
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 | 86% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 940–1,170 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–26 |
| 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 | $9,900 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,836 |
| Average net price | $9,096 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 61% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Murray State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Murray State University has 6,688 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: Murray State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $20,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $25,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Murray State University: FAQ
Does Murray State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Murray State University students join Army ROTC at University of Tennessee at Martin.
Which ROTC branches can Murray State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Tennessee at Martin, 35 mi).
Is ROTC at Murray State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Murray State University and train with the unit at University of Tennessee at Martin.
School links and location
These links belong to Murray 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
murraystate.edu
- Admissions
murraystate.edu
- Apply
murraystate.edu
- Financial aid
murraystate.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: Murray, KY 42071-3318
IPEDS UNITID: 157401
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