Maverick Battalion
Hosted at Minnesota State University, Mankato · Mankato, MN
Maverick is the Army ROTC battalion at Minnesota State University, Mankato in Minnesota.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus in Mankato, Maverick Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Gustavus Adolphus College, South Central College, and Bethany Lutheran College contract through Maverick Battalion and travel to Minnesota State University, Mankato for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Maverick Battalion. Academically, Minnesota State University, Mankato is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Adolphus College , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| South Central College , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bethany Lutheran College , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Maverick Battalion.
Academic programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cadets at Maverick Battalion pursue degrees across Minnesota State University, Mankato's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Minnesota State University, Mankato'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: Mankato, MN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maverick Battalion located?
- Maverick Battalion is hosted at Minnesota State University, Mankato in Mankato, MN.
- Can students at other schools join Maverick Battalion?
- Yes — Maverick Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Gustavus Adolphus College, South Central College, Bethany Lutheran College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Maverick Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Maverick Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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