ROTC at Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY · private nonprofit
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Union Commonwealth University. The nearest host schools are Carson-Newman University (Army, 56 mi), The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Army and Air Force, 64 mi) and Eastern Kentucky University (Army, 64 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Union Commonwealth University
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Union Commonwealth University. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville63.5 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 63% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 902–1,058 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–22 |
| 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 | $30,946 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,946 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 32% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Union Commonwealth University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Union Commonwealth University has 746 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: Union Commonwealth University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,920 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,215 |
VA caution
- Heightened Cash Monitoring
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Union Commonwealth University: FAQ
Does Union Commonwealth University have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Union Commonwealth University. The nearest host schools are Carson-Newman University (Army, 56 mi), The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Army and Air Force, 64 mi) and Eastern Kentucky University (Army, 64 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Union Commonwealth University?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Carson-Newman University (Army, 56 mi), The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Army and Air Force, 64 mi) and Eastern Kentucky University (Army, 64 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Union Commonwealth University.
School links and location
These links belong to Union Commonwealth 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
unionky.edu
- Admissions
unionky.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: Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
IPEDS UNITID: 157863
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