ROTC at Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Bryn Mawr College students join Army ROTC at Widener University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.

Cross-town & partner options
Bryn Mawr College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Villanova University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Bryn Mawr College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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 | 29% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,280–1,510 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–33 |
| 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 | $65,920 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,920 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 82% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bryn Mawr College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bryn Mawr College has 1,359 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: Bryn Mawr College 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 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bryn Mawr College: FAQ
Does Bryn Mawr College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Bryn Mawr College students join Army ROTC at Widener University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Which ROTC branches can Bryn Mawr College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Widener University, 12 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at Bryn Mawr College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Bryn Mawr College and train with the unit at Widener University and Saint Joseph's University.
School links and location
These links belong to Bryn Mawr College. 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
brynmawr.edu
- Admissions
brynmawr.edu
- Apply
brynmawr.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: Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
IPEDS UNITID: 211273
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