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Army ROTC at Texas State University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
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.
Scholarships available here
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
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) by commuting to Texas State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) located?
Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) is hosted at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Texas State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Bobcat Battalion (Texas State)?
In addition to Texas State University, students enrolled at Southwestern University, Concordia University Texas, Saint Edward's University, and Austin Community College can contract through Bobcat Battalion (Texas State) via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Bobcat Battalion (Texas State)?
Army ROTC cadets at this battalion compete for AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the Army ROTC summer training for cadets at Bobcat Battalion (Texas State)?
After the MS-III year, cadets ship to Cadet Summer Training (Advanced Camp) at Fort Knox for the 31-day capstone evaluation that drives branching and order-of-merit standing.
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 options 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.
Interested in Bobcat Battalion (Texas State)?
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