Bulldog Battalion (Drake)
Hosted at Drake University · , IA
Army ROTC at Drake University trains cadets for the U.S. Army in Iowa.
Quick facts
About this program
Army ROTC at Drake University runs as Bulldog Battalion (Drake), an officer-accessions battalion for the U.S. Army.
Partner schools — Grand View University, Simpson College, and Des Moines Area Community College — round out the corps. The battalion runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Bulldog Battalion (Drake) ride a national scholarship — AROTC 4-Year National for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Drake University is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View University , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Simpson College , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Des Moines Area Community College , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Bulldog Battalion (Drake).
Academic programs at Drake University
Cadets at Bulldog Battalion (Drake) pursue degrees across Drake University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Drake 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: , IA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulldog Battalion (Drake) located?
- Bulldog Battalion (Drake) is hosted at Drake University in , IA.
- Can students at other schools join Bulldog Battalion (Drake)?
- Yes — Bulldog Battalion (Drake) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Grand View University, Simpson College, Des Moines Area Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bulldog Battalion (Drake) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Drake 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 Bulldog Battalion (Drake)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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