ROTC at Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Gettysburg College students join Army ROTC at Dickinson College.
Cross-town & partner options
Gettysburg College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 25.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Franklin & Marshall College.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Gettysburg College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4 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 | 39% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,270–1,460 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–32 |
| 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 | $66,640 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,640 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 83% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Gettysburg College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Gettysburg College has 2,099 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: Gettysburg College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $16,500 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Gettysburg College: FAQ
Does Gettysburg College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Gettysburg College students join Army ROTC at Dickinson College.
Which ROTC branches can Gettysburg College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Dickinson College, 25 mi).
Is ROTC at Gettysburg College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Gettysburg College and train with the unit at Dickinson College.
School links and location
These links belong to Gettysburg College. 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
gettysburg.edu
- Admissions
gettysburg.edu
- Apply
gettysburg.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: Gettysburg, PA 17325
IPEDS UNITID: 212674
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