ROTC at Villanova University
Villanova, PA · private nonprofit
Yes — Villanova University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Widener University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Villanova University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHosted~70 cadets
NROTC Villanova University trains midshipmen at Villanova University for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
Villanova University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pennsylvania.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Villanova University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 31 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 41 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White89%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White86%
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 | 27% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,395–1,510 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 32–34 |
| 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 | $67,776 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,776 |
| 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 Villanova University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Villanova University has 6,938 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: Villanova University takes part.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Villanova University: FAQ
Does Villanova University have ROTC?
Yes — Villanova University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Widener University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Villanova University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Widener University, 12 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Villanova University) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 6 mi).
Is ROTC at Villanova University on campus or cross-town?
Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Villanova University. Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Villanova University and train with the unit at Widener University and Saint Joseph's University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Villanova University?
Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Villanova 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
villanova.edu
- Admissions
www1.villanova.edu
- Apply
www1.villanova.edu
- Financial aid
www1.villanova.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: Villanova, PA 19085-1699
IPEDS UNITID: 216597
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