ROTC at Penn State Berks
Reading, PA
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Berks students join Army ROTC at Lehigh University.
Cross-town & partner options
Penn State Berks students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 35.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Penn State Berks in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.8 students start 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 Penn State Berks. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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 Berks: FAQ
Does Penn State Berks have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Penn State Berks students join Army ROTC at Lehigh University.
Which ROTC branches can Penn State Berks students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Lehigh University, 36 mi).
Is ROTC at Penn State Berks on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Penn State Berks and train with the unit at Lehigh University.
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