ROTC at Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Philadelphia University students join Army ROTC at Drexel University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Cross-town & partner options
Philadelphia University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 5.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pennsylvania.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at Philadelphia University 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 | 81% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–30 |
| 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 | $47,505 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,505 |
| Average net price | $28,928 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Philadelphia University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Philadelphia University has 3,755 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: Philadelphia University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Philadelphia University: FAQ
Does Philadelphia University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Philadelphia University students join Army ROTC at Drexel University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Which ROTC branches can Philadelphia University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Drexel University, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at Philadelphia University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Philadelphia University and train with the unit at Drexel University and Saint Joseph's University.
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