ROTC at Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Community College of Allegheny County students join Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh.

Cross-town & partner options
Community College of Allegheny County students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Community College of Allegheny County in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.1 students start 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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $4,842 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,583 |
| Average net price | $13,970 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Community College of Allegheny County. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Community College of Allegheny County has 9,544 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Community College of Allegheny County.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Community College of Allegheny County: FAQ
Does Community College of Allegheny County have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Community College of Allegheny County students join Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh.
Which ROTC branches can Community College of Allegheny County students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Pittsburgh, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Community College of Allegheny County on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Community College of Allegheny County and train with the unit at University of Pittsburgh.
School links and location
These links belong to Community College of Allegheny County. 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
ccac.edu
- Admissions
ccac.edu
- Apply
ccac.edu
- Financial aid
ccac.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: Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895
IPEDS UNITID: 210605
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