Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State)
Hosted at Fayetteville State University · Fayetteville, NC
Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State) trains cadets at Fayetteville State University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Fayetteville State University, Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State) is the Army ROTC battalion for North Carolina and surrounding North Carolina. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Bronco, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Methodist University, Campbell University, and Fayetteville Technical Community College into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Fayetteville State University for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and business and political science, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC | cross-town | 2.0 mi | — |
| Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | cross-town | 4.4 mi | — |
| Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | cross-town | 24.7 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 Fayetteville State University
Cadets at Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State) pursue degrees across Fayetteville State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Fayetteville 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: Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State) located?
- Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State) is hosted at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298.
- Can students at other schools join Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State)?
- Yes — Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Fayetteville Technical Community College, Methodist University, Campbell University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bronco Battalion (Fayetteville State) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Fayetteville 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 (Fayetteville State)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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