Bobcat Battalion (Texas State)
Hosted at Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
Army ROTC at Texas State University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Army ROTC at Texas State University runs as Bobcat Battalion (Texas State), an officer-accessions battalion for the U.S. Army. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Texas State University brings cadets from a demographic the Department of Defense lists as a strategic recruiting priority.
Partner schools — Southwestern University, Concordia University Texas, Saint Edward's University, and Austin 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 Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) ride a national scholarship — AROTC 4-Year National for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Texas State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | cross-town | 26.1 mi | — |
| Austin Community College Austin, TX | cross-town | 33.2 mi | — |
| Concordia University Texas Austin, TX | cross-town | 37.3 mi | — |
| Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | cross-town | 54.1 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 Texas State University
Cadets at Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) pursue degrees across Texas State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Texas 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: San Marcos, TX 78666
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) located?
- Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) is hosted at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX 78666.
- Can students at other schools join Bobcat Battalion (Texas State)?
- Yes — Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Saint Edward's University, Austin Community College, Concordia University Texas, Southwestern University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Texas 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 Bobcat Battalion (Texas State)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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