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New Mexico Military Institute

#1373 in US ranking Roswell, NM
Type:
Public
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,522
Tuition & fees
$6,686
Avg. aid
$11,881
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
53%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%

What does New Mexico Military Institute offer in terms of athletics?

NMMI offers college athletics under its Broncos identity, alongside physical training and other opportunities for cadets to be active. Its junior college teams compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association, rather than NCAA varsity competition.

Representative college sports include football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and track and field. The institute also reports a broader range of sports and fitness activities, but participation in a recreational activity is not the same as holding a varsity roster spot. Prospective athletes should confirm the current team, recruiting standards, eligibility rules, and any athletic aid directly with the relevant college coach. High school athletic opportunities should be evaluated separately from junior college teams.

What student groups and Associations are available at New Mexico Military Institute?

NMMI students can participate in organized activities within the corps and in the performing arts. Reported examples include band, chorus, drill teams, and an Officer's Club.

The institute also reports student media and a drama or theater group. Because clubs, leadership roles, and meeting schedules can change, prospective students with a particular interest should ask whether that activity is currently active for junior college cadets. Corps duties and scheduled training may shape when students can take part.

Who studies at New Mexico Military Institute?

NMMI's reported college enrollment is 463 students. Its student body is geographically varied: in the IPEDS 2024-25 figures, 31% of students are New Mexico residents, 50% come from other U.S. states, and 19% come from other countries.

The same enrollment data count 195 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 11 transfer-in students. Most reported students are young: 141 are under 18, while 261 are ages 18 or 19. These are college-enrollment figures and should not be added to the institute's separate high school population. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1, a broad measure that does not indicate the size of every class.

How does student life look like at New Mexico Military Institute?

Everyday life at NMMI is shaped by its residential corps structure. Students considering the institute should expect more scheduled obligations and conduct rules than at a typical commuter college, alongside regular contact with other cadets outside class.

The institute reports a campus health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. It also offers activities in student media, performance, and leadership. For a prospective student, the key lifestyle question is whether a shared military-style routine supports their goals; it is worth reviewing the current cadet handbook for details on uniforms, schedules, privileges, and disciplinary procedures.

What libraries are available to students at New Mexico Military Institute?

The Paul Horgan Library is NMMI's main campus library. It provides a place for students to find academic materials and work on assignments within the residential campus.

Students planning research-intensive courses should check the library's current catalog, research databases, borrowing rules, and librarian assistance. Those details are particularly useful when comparing a small junior college's resources with the larger collections a student may later use at a transfer institution.

New Mexico Military Institute Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

463

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

195

Total staff

89 full time, 3 part time

Veterans affair office

No

New Mexico Military Institute Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 463

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 331
Part-time: 132

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 31
Men: 164

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 112
Black or African American: 45
White: 63
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 11
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 19
Two or more races: 10
Unknown: 2

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

New Mexico Military Institute Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

MenBothMen

Bowling

–Both–

Cross-country running

–Both–

Fencing

BothBoth–

Football

MenMenMen

Golf

MenBothMen

Racquetball

–Both–

Riflery

BothBoth–

Skiing (cross-country)

–Both–

Skiing (downhill)

–Both–

Soccer

–Both–

Swimming and diving

–Both–

Tennis

BothBothBoth

Track and field

MenBothMen

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Weight lifting

–Both–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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