ROTC at La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: La Salle University students join Army ROTC at Drexel University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Cross-town & partner options
La Salle University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 5.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
ROTC outcomes
Students at La Salle University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 5.7 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 | 97% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $37,800 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,800 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from La Salle University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
La Salle University has 1,953 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: La Salle University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,500 |
VA caution
- School has an accreditation issue
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at La Salle University: FAQ
Does La Salle University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: La Salle University students join Army ROTC at Drexel University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Which ROTC branches can La Salle University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Drexel University, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at La Salle University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at La Salle University and train with the unit at Drexel University and Saint Joseph's University.
School links and location
These links belong to La Salle 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
lasalle.edu
- Admissions
lasalle.edu
- Apply
lasalle.edu
- Financial aid
lasalle.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 19141-1199
IPEDS UNITID: 213367
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