Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania
Hosted at California University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
AFROTC at California University of Pennsylvania trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at California University of Pennsylvania runs as Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania (Det 720), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Drexel University, Temple University, Saint Joseph's University, and La Salle University — round out the corps. The detachment runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. California University of Pennsylvania is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Temple University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Joseph's University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| La Salle University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Villanova University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bryn Mawr College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Haverford College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Swarthmore College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Rosemont College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cabrini University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Philadelphia University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Community College of Philadelphia , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Arcadia University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania.
Academic programs at California University of Pennsylvania
Cadets at Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania pursue degrees across California University of Pennsylvania's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See California University of Pennsylvania's profile →
Training & summer
AFROTC cadets complete Field Training (FT) between sophomore and junior years at Maxwell AFB. Optional summer programs include Project GO language immersion and Operation Air Force shadowing.
Contact & location
Address: Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania located?
- Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania is hosted at California University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania?
- Yes — Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania accepts cross-town and partner students from 13 other institutions, including Drexel University, Temple University, Saint Joseph's University, La Salle University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at California University of Pennsylvania. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania founded?
- Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 720 University of Pennsylvania?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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