ROTC at Penn State Behrend
Erie, PA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Behrend students join Army ROTC at Gannon University.
Cross-town & partner options
Penn State Behrend students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 5.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Penn State Behrend in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 17 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men81%
- White87%
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 | 97% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,120–1,310 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| 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 | $15,972 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,958 |
| Average net price | $24,558 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 44% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Penn State Behrend. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Penn State Behrend has 3,240 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: Penn State Behrend takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Penn State Behrend: FAQ
Does Penn State Behrend have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Behrend students join Army ROTC at Gannon University.
Which ROTC branches can Penn State Behrend students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Gannon University, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at Penn State Behrend on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Penn State Behrend and train with the unit at Gannon University.
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