ROTC at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Swarthmore College students join Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Cross-town & partner options
Swarthmore College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 9.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pennsylvania.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Swarthmore College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- 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 | 7% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,490–1,560 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 33–35 |
| 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 | $65,494 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,494 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 92% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Swarthmore College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Swarthmore College has 1,613 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: Swarthmore College takes part.
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Swarthmore College: FAQ
Does Swarthmore College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Swarthmore College students join Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Which ROTC branches can Swarthmore College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 9 mi).
Is ROTC at Swarthmore College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Swarthmore College and train with the unit at Saint Joseph's University.
School links and location
These links belong to Swarthmore College. 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
swarthmore.edu
- Admissions
swarthmore.edu
- Apply
swarthmore.edu
- Financial aid
swarthmore.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Swarthmore, PA 19081
IPEDS UNITID: 216287
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