ROTC at West Chester University
West Chester, PA
Yes, through cross-town: West Chester University students join Army ROTC at Widener University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Cross-town & partner options
West Chester University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 19.3 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 14.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at West Chester University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 23 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men84%
- White83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women32%
- Men68%
- White73%
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 West Chester University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
West Chester 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: West Chester University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at West Chester University: FAQ
Does West Chester University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: West Chester University students join Army ROTC at Widener University and Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University.
Which ROTC branches can West Chester University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Widener University, 14 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 19 mi).
Is ROTC at West Chester University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at West Chester University and train with the unit at Widener University and Saint Joseph's University.
School links and location
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