ROTC at Misericordia University
Dallas, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Misericordia University students join Army ROTC at University of Scranton and Air Force ROTC at Wilkes University.
Cross-town & partner options
Misericordia University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 16.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Wilkes University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Misericordia 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 1.4 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 | 71% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $40,370 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,370 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Misericordia University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Misericordia University has 1,672 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: Misericordia University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
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 Misericordia University: FAQ
Does Misericordia University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Misericordia University students join Army ROTC at University of Scranton and Air Force ROTC at Wilkes University.
Which ROTC branches can Misericordia University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Scranton, 17 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Wilkes University, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Misericordia University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Misericordia University and train with the unit at University of Scranton and Wilkes University.
School links and location
These links belong to Misericordia 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
misericordia.edu
- Admissions
admissions.misericordia.edu
- Apply
misericordia.edu
- Financial aid
misericordia.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Dallas, PA 18612-1098
IPEDS UNITID: 214069
Something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
ROTCScholar is an independent directory. We are not an ROTC unit, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military. Check details with the unit before you act on them.