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NROTC Vanderbilt University
NROTC Vanderbilt University trains midshipmen at Vanderbilt University for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
Headquartered on the Vanderbilt University campus in Tennessee, NROTC Vanderbilt University is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1949, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this unit. Midshipmen from Middle Tennessee State University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, and Fisk University contract through NROTC Vanderbilt University and travel to Vanderbilt University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC Vanderbilt University. Academically, Vanderbilt 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
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC Vanderbilt University by commuting to Vanderbilt University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Vanderbilt University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Vanderbilt University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Vanderbilt University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Vanderbilt University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Vanderbilt University.
Contact & location
Phone: 615-322-7311
Site: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/nrotc
Located at: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37240
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Vanderbilt University located?
NROTC Vanderbilt University is hosted at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Vanderbilt University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Vanderbilt University?
In addition to Vanderbilt University, students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Fisk University, and Trevecca Nazarene University can contract through NROTC Vanderbilt University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Vanderbilt University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Vanderbilt University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC Vanderbilt University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Vanderbilt University?
Yes — NROTC Vanderbilt University accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Belmont University, Fisk University, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Vanderbilt University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Vanderbilt University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC Vanderbilt University founded?
NROTC Vanderbilt University was established in 1949.
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