ROTC at Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA · private nonprofit
Yes — Wilkes University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Scranton through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Wilkes University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
Wilkes University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 16.5 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Wilkes University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 21 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women23%
- Men76%
- White78%
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 | 91% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,020–1,250 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–29 |
| 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 | $43,496 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,496 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Wilkes University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Wilkes University has 1,985 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: Wilkes University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Wilkes University: FAQ
Does Wilkes University have ROTC?
Yes — Wilkes University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Scranton through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Wilkes University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Scranton, 17 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Wilkes University Air Force ROTC Det 752).
Is ROTC at Wilkes University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Wilkes University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Wilkes University and train with the unit at University of Scranton.
School links and location
These links belong to Wilkes 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
wilkes.edu
- Admissions
wilkes.edu
- Apply
wilkes.edu
- Financial aid
wilkes.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: Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
IPEDS UNITID: 216931
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