Bronco Battalion (BSU)
Hosted at Boise State University · Boise, ID
Bronco Battalion (BSU) runs Army ROTC at Boise State University for cadets across Idaho.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Boise State University, Bronco Battalion (BSU) commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Bronco.
Cadets from College of Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, College of Western Idaho, and Boise Bible College cross-enroll into Bronco Battalion (BSU) on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Boise State University campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. Boise State University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and mathematics and applied analytics give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Bible College Boise, ID | cross-town | 5.8 mi | — |
| College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | cross-town | 15.2 mi | — |
| Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | cross-town | 18.4 mi | — |
| College of Idaho Caldwell, ID | cross-town | 24.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at Boise State University
Cadets at Bronco Battalion (BSU) pursue degrees across Boise State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Boise State University's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Address: Boise, ID 83725
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bronco Battalion (BSU) located?
- Bronco Battalion (BSU) is hosted at Boise State University in Boise, ID 83725.
- Can students at other schools join Bronco Battalion (BSU)?
- Yes — Bronco Battalion (BSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Boise Bible College, College of Western Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, College of Idaho. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bronco Battalion (BSU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Boise State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Bronco Battalion (BSU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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