ROTC at Drexel University
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Yes — Drexel University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at University of Pennsylvania and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Drexel University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Drexel University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 0.4 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Drexel University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 37 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men85%
- White77%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White69%
- Asian14%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
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 | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,240–1,440 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–32 |
| 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 | $62,412 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,412 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 78% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Drexel University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Drexel University has 13,233 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: Drexel University 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 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Drexel University: FAQ
Does Drexel University have ROTC?
Yes — Drexel University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at University of Pennsylvania and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Drexel University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Drexel University Army ROTC), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Pennsylvania, 0 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Drexel University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Drexel University. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Drexel University and train with the unit at University of Pennsylvania and Saint Joseph's University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Drexel University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Drexel University. 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
drexel.edu
- Admissions
drexel.edu
- Apply
drexel.edu
- Financial aid
drexel.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: Philadelphia, PA 19104
IPEDS UNITID: 212054
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