Bronco Battalion
Hosted at Santa Clara University · Santa Clara, CA
Bronco Battalion runs Army ROTC from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA.
Quick facts
About this program
Bronco Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from San Jose State University, Stanford University, University of San Francisco, and Notre Dame de Namur University alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. Santa Clara University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA | cross-town | 3.2 mi | — |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | cross-town | 13.8 mi | — |
| Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | cross-town | 22.3 mi | — |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | cross-town | 40.8 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 Santa Clara University
Cadets at Bronco Battalion pursue degrees across Santa Clara University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Santa Clara 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: Santa Clara, CA 95053
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bronco Battalion located?
- Bronco Battalion is hosted at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA 95053.
- Can students at other schools join Bronco Battalion?
- Yes — Bronco Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including San Jose State University, Stanford University, Notre Dame de Namur University, University of San Francisco. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bronco Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Santa Clara 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?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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