New Mexico Military Institute
- NMMI is a nationally ranked Junior College in Roswell, NM. We welcome students from 34 states and 35 countries to our beautiful 300 acre campus. While 20% of our students will choose a military career, many choose NMMI for small classes, outstanding faculty and the organization that our educational framework instills.
School Highlights
New Mexico Military Institute serves 487 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 72%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 487 students
- In-state tuition: $7,483
- Out-state tuition: $10,215
- Acceptance Rate: 34%
- Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
New Mexico Military Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 296 teachers has grown by 102% over five years.
New Mexico Military Institute
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
296 staff
137 staff
Student Body
The student population of New Mexico Military Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The New Mexico Military Institute diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
487 students
1,649 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
487 students
460 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,189 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
965 students
363 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
10%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
50%
% Black
11%
3%
% White
30%
28%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
13%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.66
College Completion Rate
39%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,700
$34,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,483 is more than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has grown by 45% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,215 is more than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,483
$2,084
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,215
$4,620
Tuition Notes
The costs listed are
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$16,082
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,253
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
34%
34%
SAT Total Avg.
1,445
1,445
SAT Reading
485
485
SAT Math
505
505
SAT Writing
455
455
ACT Total Avg.
60
60
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
21
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Tennis, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Located in Roswell, New Mexico, the New Mexico Military Institute offers a rich 113-year history and tradition of educating tomorrow's leaders through a program of strong, challenging academics, leadership preparation, and character development. Known as "The West Point of the West," NMMI remains the only state-supported co-educational college preparatory high school and junior college in the United States. Serving the educational needs of an international student population, the Institute has strict admissions standards that yearly result in an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students who come from 43 states, the District of Columbia, and 13 foreign nations. NMMI grants High School diplomas and Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, in 22 concentrations. The Institute's emphasis on qualities of honor, integrity, and responsibility, contributes to its unique educational philosophy. Leadership training is provided to all cadets at the college level, through the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program, and at the high school level through the Junior ROTC program. The ROTC Program offers college cadets the opportunity to receive a commission in the U.S. Army through the 2-Year Early Commissioning Program. Cadets may pursue commissions in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines through the Service Academy Preparatory Program. NMMI graduates prove successful In every field of endeavor, business, industry, public service, education, the professions, or careers in the military. Surveys of graduating classes show consistently that 95% of NMMI graduates go on to complete a 4 year degree at such outstanding schools as: Penn State, Stanford, Rice, Cornell, University of Texas, Arizona State University, University of Colorado, and the nation's Service Academies.
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The nearest community college to New Mexico Military Institute is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (6.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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(575) 624-7000
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(575) 624-7000
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