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NROTC University of Pennsylvania
NROTC University of Pennsylvania hosts NROTC at California University of Pennsylvania and 8 partner schools across Pennsylvania.
About this program
NROTC University of Pennsylvania is the NROTC unit hosted at California University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers from this campus since 1940.
The unit pulls midshipmen from Drexel University, Temple University, Villanova University, and Saint Joseph's University alongside its host enrollment. Naval Science I-IV is taught at the unit, and partner-school midshipmen blue-and-gold to the host for drills and labs.
Midshipmen can pursue NROTC Navy Option (4-year) or, once on contract, NROTC Marine Option. California University of Pennsylvania brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
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 University of Pennsylvania by commuting to California University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Contact & location
Located at: California University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Pennsylvania located?
NROTC University of Pennsylvania is hosted at California University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the California University of Pennsylvania campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Pennsylvania?
In addition to California University of Pennsylvania, students enrolled at Drexel University, Temple University, Villanova University, Saint Joseph's University, La Salle University, Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, and Swarthmore College can contract through NROTC University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania?
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 University of Pennsylvania?
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.
Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Pennsylvania?
Yes — NROTC University of Pennsylvania accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including Drexel University, Temple University, Saint Joseph's University, La Salle University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Pennsylvania as any major?
Navy 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 NROTC University of Pennsylvania founded?
NROTC University of Pennsylvania was established in 1940.
How do I contact NROTC University of Pennsylvania?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in NROTC University of Pennsylvania?
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