ROTC at Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
Yes, through cross-town: Messiah University students join Army ROTC at Dickinson College.
Cross-town & partner options
Messiah University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 11.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Messiah University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- 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.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | — |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | — |
| Average net price | — |
| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Messiah University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Messiah University has undergraduate students. 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: Messiah University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Messiah University: FAQ
Does Messiah University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Messiah University students join Army ROTC at Dickinson College.
Which ROTC branches can Messiah University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Dickinson College, 12 mi).
Is ROTC at Messiah University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Messiah University and train with the unit at Dickinson College.
School links and location
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