ROTC at Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Eastern University students join Army ROTC at Valley Forge Military College and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Cross-town & partner options
Eastern University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.7 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at Eastern University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.6 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 | 91% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $38,400 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,400 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Eastern University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Eastern University has 2,404 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: Eastern 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 Eastern University: FAQ
Does Eastern University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Eastern University students join Army ROTC at Valley Forge Military College and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Which ROTC branches can Eastern University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Valley Forge Military College, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Eastern University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Eastern University and train with the unit at Valley Forge Military College and Saint Joseph's University.
School links and location
These links belong to Eastern 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
eastern.edu
- Admissions
eastern.edu
- Apply
eu.force.com
- Financial aid
eastern.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: Saint Davids, PA 19087-3696
IPEDS UNITID: 212133
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