ROTC at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · public
Yes — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedVolunteers is the AFROTC detachment at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Tennessee.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC in Knoxville, TN runs out of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the Volunteer Battalion.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 33 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 93 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women21%
- Men80%
- White88%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White83%
- Black7%
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 | 42% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,200–1,370 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| 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 | $13,812 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,256 |
| Average net price | $18,976 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 74% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has 30,418 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: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Business Administration | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | Social Work | Up to $3,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville: FAQ
Does The University of Tennessee, Knoxville have ROTC?
Yes — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can The University of Tennessee, Knoxville students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Volunteer Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 800 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville).
Is ROTC at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 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
utk.edu
- Admissions
admissions.utk.edu
- Apply
vip.utk.edu
- Financial aid
onestop.utk.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: Knoxville, TN 37996
IPEDS UNITID: 221759
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