ROTC at Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Greater Allegheny students join Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh.
Cross-town & partner options
Penn State Greater Allegheny students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 9.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 | 96% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,080–1,280 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $14,408 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,134 |
| Average net price | $15,521 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 19% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Penn State Greater Allegheny. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Penn State Greater Allegheny has 349 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 Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny: FAQ
Does Penn State Greater Allegheny have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Greater Allegheny students join Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh.
Which ROTC branches can Penn State Greater Allegheny students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Pittsburgh, 10 mi).
Is ROTC at Penn State Greater Allegheny on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Penn State Greater Allegheny and train with the unit at University of Pittsburgh.
School links and location
These links belong to Penn State Greater Allegheny. 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
greaterallegheny.psu.edu
- Admissions
greaterallegheny.psu.edu
- Financial aid
greaterallegheny.psu.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: McKeesport, PA 15132-7644
IPEDS UNITID: 214786
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