ROTC at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Muhlenberg College students join Army ROTC at Lehigh University.
Cross-town & partner options
Muhlenberg College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Lehigh University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Muhlenberg College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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 | 72% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,250–1,410 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–33 |
| 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 | $62,805 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,805 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 82% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Muhlenberg College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Muhlenberg College has 1,727 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: Muhlenberg College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College | Up to $18,403 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Muhlenberg College: FAQ
Does Muhlenberg College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Muhlenberg College students join Army ROTC at Lehigh University.
Which ROTC branches can Muhlenberg College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Lehigh University, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at Muhlenberg College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Muhlenberg College and train with the unit at Lehigh University.
School links and location
These links belong to Muhlenberg 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
muhlenberg.edu
- Admissions
muhlenberg.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
muhlenberg.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: Allentown, PA 18104
IPEDS UNITID: 214175
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