ROTC at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · public
Yes — University of Memphis hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Memphis hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Memphis commissions officers alongside Christian Brothers University cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full Army
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Memphis Naval ROTC runs NROTC at University of Memphis for midshipmen across Tennessee.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full Navy
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in Memphis, TN runs out of University of Memphis as the Detachment 785 University of Memphis.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
University of Memphis students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Memphis in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 22 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 92 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White68%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women34%
- Men67%
- White48%
- Black37%
- Hispanic6%
- Other or unknown6%
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 | 72% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 915–1,180 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–24 |
| 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 | $10,728 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,384 |
| Average net price | $12,397 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 51% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Memphis. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Memphis has 12,701 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: University of Memphis takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of Memphis: FAQ
Does University of Memphis have ROTC?
Yes — University of Memphis hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Memphis students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Tiger Battalion (Memphis)), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 785 University of Memphis).
Is ROTC at University of Memphis on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Memphis.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Memphis?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Memphis. 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
memphis.edu
- Admissions
memphis.edu
- Apply
memphis.edu
- Financial aid
memphis.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: Memphis, TN 38152
IPEDS UNITID: 220862
Something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
ROTCScholar is an independent directory. We are not an ROTC unit, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military. Check details with the unit before you act on them.