- 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 515 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 515 students
- In-state tuition: $7,483
- Out-state tuition: $10,215
- Acceptance Rate: 41%
- Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- 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
Selectivity
Diversity
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 296 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New Mexico Military Institute
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
296 staff
111 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of New Mexico Military Institute has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The New Mexico Military Institute diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
515 students
2,145 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
371 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
144 students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
515 students
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
371 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
144 students
1,774 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
965 students
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
10%
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
29%
50%
% Black
13%
3%
% White
22%
26%
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
18%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,700
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,483 is more than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,215 is more than the state average of $4,570. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,483
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,215
$4,570
Tuition Notes
The costs listed are
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,250
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
41%
100%
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
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDrill Team
FootballTennis
Volleyball
Source: 2024 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Mexico Military Institute cost?
New Mexico Military Institute's tuition is approximately $7,483 for In-State students and $10,215 for Out-State students.
What schools are New Mexico Military Institute often compared to?
New Mexico Military Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Luna Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of New Mexico Military Institute?
The acceptance rate of New Mexico Military Institute is 41%, which is lower than the state average of 100%. New Mexico Military Institute's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New Mexico with low acceptance rates.
What sports does New Mexico Military Institute offer?
New Mexico Military Institute offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is New Mexico Military Institute's ranking?
New Mexico Military Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to New Mexico Military Institute is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (6.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
6.5 miles
Enrollment: 2,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,212 Out-state tuition: $2,808 Minority enrollment: 77%
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Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
66.7 miles
Enrollment: 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $1,348 Out-state tuition: $3,580 Minority enrollment: 62%
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
68.4 miles
Enrollment: 2,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $1,780 Out-state tuition: $3,700 Minority enrollment: 72%
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
87.9 miles
Enrollment: 1,548 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $2,328 Out-state tuition: $5,280 Minority enrollment: 64%
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
89.7 miles
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