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New Mexico Military Institute

New Mexico Military Institute

Roswell, NM · Town · 331 students
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$4,571
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$57,410
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
53%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in Roswell is a historic, state-supported institution that combines a college-preparatory high school with a two-year junior college offering transfer-oriented associate degrees in fields like business, mathematics, and the physical sciences. Known as the "West Point of the West," NMMI is distinguished as one of only four military junior colleges nationwide featuring the Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program, which allows qualified cadets to earn a commission as a second lieutenant in just two years. Student life is defined by the full-time Corps of Cadets structure, immersing learners in a disciplined, 24/7 military lifestyle centered on leadership development, rigorous physical fitness, and a strict honor code. This demanding environment uniquely prepares graduates for appointments to federal service academies, direct entry into military leadership, or seamless transfer to competitive four-year universities.

Wikipedia:New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a public military junior college and high school in Roswell, New Mexico. Founded in 1891, NMMI operates under the auspices of the State of New Mexico, under a dedicated Board of Regents that reports to the Governor of New Mexico. Located in downtown Roswell, NMMI enrolls nearly 1,000 cadets at the junior college and high school levels each year. NMMI is the only state-supported military college located in the western United States and has many notable alumni who have served at senior levels in the military and private sector.

Location
Roswell, NM, 88201-5173 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
164 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,190$14,156
Housing & food (on campus)$6,732$6,732
Books & supplies$1,100$1,100
Cost of attendance$19,121$26,087 est.
Average net price$4,571Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$14,156
In-state: $7,190
Housing & food (on campus)$6,732
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$26,087 est.
In-state: $19,121
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $4,571
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$2,772
$30–48k
$4,062
$48–75k
$5,935
$75–110k
$4,210
$110k+
$10,106
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
40% graduated · 33% transferred · 27% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,034
10 yrs after entry$57,410
Debt
Median at graduation$5,500
Monthly payment$58
Middle 50% owe$2.9k–$8.3k
90th percentile$12,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
53%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 80%Women 20%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$30,944
Independent
6%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
19%
Hispanic
34%
Black
14%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
19%
AI/AN
2%
NH/PI
6%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's
  • Cross Country
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$507M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,097/mo
Teaching spend
$23,708
per student
Federal loans
4%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time

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