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ROTC at University of Scranton

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Yes — University of Scranton hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Wilkes University through cross-town agreements.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at Wilkes University
University of Scranton

ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Scranton hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCHosted

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 9 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of Scranton students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 16.5 mi
→ Wilkes University (Wilkes University Air Force ROTC Det 752)

ROTC outcomes

Students at University of Scranton in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 19 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men61%
  • White86%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women34%
  • Men66%
  • White79%

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 rate81%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,160–1,318
ACT range (25th–75th)25–30
Test policyTest-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$53,983
Out-of-state tuition$53,983
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate80%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Scranton. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

University of Scranton has 3,554 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: University of Scranton takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at University of Scranton: FAQ

Does University of Scranton have ROTC?

Yes — University of Scranton hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Wilkes University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of Scranton students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, University of Scranton Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Wilkes University, 17 mi).

Is ROTC at University of Scranton on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Scranton. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Scranton and train with the unit at Wilkes University.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Scranton?

Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.

School links and location

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Location: Scranton, PA 18510-4699

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IPEDS UNITID: 215929

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