ROTC at Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · private nonprofit
Yes — Lehigh University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Lehigh University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Lehigh University trains cadets for the U.S. Army in Pennsylvania.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 10 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Lehigh University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Lehigh University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 9.8 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men79%
- White76%
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 | 26% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,370–1,500 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 31–34 |
| 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 | $64,980 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,980 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 88% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Lehigh University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Lehigh University has 5,898 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: Lehigh University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | 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 Lehigh University: FAQ
Does Lehigh University have ROTC?
Yes — Lehigh University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Lehigh University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Mountain Hawk Battalion).
Is ROTC at Lehigh University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Lehigh University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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
lehigh.edu
- Admissions
lehigh.edu
- Apply
www1.lehigh.edu
- Financial aid
lehigh.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: Bethlehem, PA 18015
IPEDS UNITID: 213543
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