ROTC at Widener University
Chester, PA
Yes — Widener University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Widener University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Widener University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 11.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at Widener University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 18 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- White83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White75%
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 Widener University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Widener 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: Widener 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 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Widener University: FAQ
Does Widener University have ROTC?
Yes — Widener University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Saint Joseph's University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Widener University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Widener University Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Joseph's University, 11 mi).
Is ROTC at Widener University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Widener University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Widener University and train with the unit at Saint Joseph's University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Widener University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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