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New Mexico Military Institute

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 965
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 41%
Students retention rate 48%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Roswell, New Mexico, NMMI is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

New Mexico Military Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, NMMI emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at NMMI is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at NMMI is 48% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Mexico is 58%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NMMI do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

40.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,965

Cost of attendance at New Mexico Military Institute in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,017

Cost of attendance at New Mexico Military Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at New Mexico Military Institute received on average $9,797 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,797
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 72 31% $4,653 $334,985
Other Federal Grant 141 62% $3,623 $510,790
State Grant/Scholarships 44 19% $1,664 $73,212
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 219 96% $7,444 $1,630,132
Total Grant & Scholarships 226 99% $9,797 $2,214,134

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New Mexico Military Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New Mexico Military Institute students is 38.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.0%.

38.6%

  • asian 80.0% 4 students
  • African American 13.5% 5 students
  • white 40.8% 31 students
  • hawaiian 41.7% 10 students
  • hispanic 47.6% 30 students
  • International Students 44.0% 11 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

New Mexico Military Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

New Mexico Military Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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