Cowboy Battalion
Hosted at Oklahoma State University · Stillwater, OK
The Cowboy Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Oklahoma State University.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Oklahoma State University, Cowboy Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Stillwater and surrounding Oklahoma. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Cowboy, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Northern Oklahoma College and Oklahoma Panhandle State University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Oklahoma 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 history and the humanities, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK | cross-town | 41.1 mi | — |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK | cross-town | 257.0 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 Oklahoma State University
Cadets at Cowboy Battalion pursue degrees across Oklahoma State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Oklahoma 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: Stillwater, OK 73717-2799
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowboy Battalion located?
- Cowboy Battalion is hosted at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK 73717-2799.
- Can students at other schools join Cowboy Battalion?
- Yes — Cowboy Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Northern Oklahoma College, Oklahoma Panhandle State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Cowboy Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Oklahoma 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 Cowboy Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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