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ROTC at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Mankato, MN · public

Yes — Minnesota State University, Mankato hosts Army ROTC on campus.

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Minnesota State University, Mankato

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Minnesota State University, Mankato hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

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Maverick is the Army ROTC battalion at Minnesota State University, Mankato in Minnesota.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Minnesota State University, Mankato students commission through the on-campus program above.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Minnesota State University, Mankato in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 30 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men73%
  • White92%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White88%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.

Admissions

Admission rate88%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,058–1,242
ACT range (25th–75th)21–25
Test policyTest-optional

These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

In-state tuition$9,572
Out-of-state tuition$18,942
Average net price$19,139
6-year graduation rate54%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Minnesota State University, Mankato has 11,703 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.

Yellow Ribbon & veteran support

Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.

Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Minnesota State University, Mankato: FAQ

Does Minnesota State University, Mankato have ROTC?

Yes — Minnesota State University, Mankato hosts Army ROTC on campus.

Which ROTC branches can Minnesota State University, Mankato students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Maverick Battalion).

Is ROTC at Minnesota State University, Mankato on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Minnesota State University, Mankato?

Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.

School links and location

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Location: Mankato, MN 56001

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