ROTC at Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA · private nonprofit
Yes — Saint Joseph's University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Drexel University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Saint Joseph's University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedScholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 21 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Saint Joseph's University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Pennsylvania.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Saint Joseph's University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 8.3 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men74%
- White66%
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 | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,170–1,350 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 28–31 |
| 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 | $53,260 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,260 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 79% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saint Joseph's University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Saint Joseph's University has 4,948 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 Joseph's University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Saint Joseph's University: FAQ
Does Saint Joseph's University have ROTC?
Yes — Saint Joseph's University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Drexel University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Saint Joseph's University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Drexel University, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Saint Joseph's University Air Force ROTC Det 750).
Is ROTC at Saint Joseph's University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Saint Joseph's University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Saint Joseph's University and train with the unit at Drexel University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Saint Joseph's University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Saint Joseph's 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
sju.edu
- Admissions
sju.edu
- Apply
sju.edu
- Financial aid
sju.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: Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395
IPEDS UNITID: 215770
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