ROTC at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · public
Yes — Texas State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Texas State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Texas State University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Texas State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Texas State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 31 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 86 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women20%
- Men80%
- White60%
- Hispanic20%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White49%
- Hispanic30%
- Black12%
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 rate | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 980–1,200 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–25 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
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 | $11,450 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,930 |
| Average net price | $16,805 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Texas State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Texas State University has 36,177 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 Texas State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Texas State University: FAQ
Does Texas State University have ROTC?
Yes — Texas State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Texas State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bobcat Battalion (Texas State)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Texas State University Air Force ROTC Det 840).
Is ROTC at Texas State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Texas State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Texas State University?
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
These links belong to Texas State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
txst.edu
- Admissions
txst.edu
- Apply
applytexas.org
- Financial aid
finaid.txst.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: San Marcos, TX 78666
IPEDS UNITID: 228459
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