ROTC at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA · public
Yes, through cross-town: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students join Army ROTC at University of Scranton and Air Force ROTC at Wilkes University.
Cross-town & partner options
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 37.9 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 41.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 17 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women32%
- Men68%
- White59%
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 | 92% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,000–1,180 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–23 |
| 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 | $11,536 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,502 |
| Average net price | $18,134 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 43% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has 4,814 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: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania: FAQ
Does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students join Army ROTC at University of Scranton and Air Force ROTC at Wilkes University.
Which ROTC branches can East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Scranton, 38 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Wilkes University, 41 mi).
Is ROTC at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and train with the unit at University of Scranton and Wilkes University.
School links and location
These links belong to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. 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
esu.edu
- Admissions
esu.edu
- Apply
esu.edu
- Financial aid
esu.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: East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999
IPEDS UNITID: 212115
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