ROTC at Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Francis University students join Army ROTC at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Cross-town & partner options
Saint Francis University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 28.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at Saint Francis University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.7 students start 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 | 77% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,050–1,230 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–27 |
| 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 | $44,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 74% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saint Francis University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Saint Francis University has 1,557 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: Saint Francis University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $8,296 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $8,296 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $8,296 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Saint Francis University: FAQ
Does Saint Francis University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Francis University students join Army ROTC at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Which ROTC branches can Saint Francis University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 28 mi).
Is ROTC at Saint Francis University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Saint Francis University and train with the unit at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
School links and location
These links belong to Saint Francis University. 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
francis.edu
- Admissions
francis.edu
- Apply
francis.edu
- Financial aid
francis.edu
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Loretto, PA 15940
IPEDS UNITID: 215743
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