ROTC at Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dallas, PA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Wilkes-Barre students join Army ROTC at University of Scranton and Air Force ROTC at Wilkes University.
Cross-town & partner options
Penn State Wilkes-Barre students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 19.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Wilkes University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 | 97% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,330 |
| 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 | $14,280 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,006 |
| Average net price | $16,448 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 23% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Penn State Wilkes-Barre has 313 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre: FAQ
Does Penn State Wilkes-Barre have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Wilkes-Barre students join Army ROTC at University of Scranton and Air Force ROTC at Wilkes University.
Which ROTC branches can Penn State Wilkes-Barre students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Scranton, 20 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Wilkes University, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Penn State Wilkes-Barre on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Penn State Wilkes-Barre and train with the unit at University of Scranton and Wilkes University.
School links and location
These links belong to Penn State Wilkes-Barre. 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
wilkesbarre.psu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.psu.edu
- Financial aid
wilkesbarre.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: Dallas, PA 18627-0217
IPEDS UNITID: 214643
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