ROTC at Penn State Abington
Abington, PA
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Abington students join Army ROTC at Widener University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Cross-town & partner options
Penn State Abington students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 10.8 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 21.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at Penn State Abington in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 8.7 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men72%
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.
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 Penn State Abington. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Penn State Abington 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: Penn State Abington takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Penn State Abington: FAQ
Does Penn State Abington have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Abington students join Army ROTC at Widener University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Which ROTC branches can Penn State Abington students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Widener University, 22 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 11 mi).
Is ROTC at Penn State Abington on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Penn State Abington and train with the unit at Widener University and Saint Joseph's University.
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