ROTC at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PA
Yes, through cross-town: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington students join Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh.
Cross-town & partner options
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 15.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington 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: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington: FAQ
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington students join Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh.
Which ROTC branches can Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Pittsburgh, 15 mi).
Is ROTC at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington and train with the unit at University of Pittsburgh.
School links and location
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