New Mexico Military Institute New Mexico

Public 2-year military college in Roswell, New Mexico serving 459 students with low tuition and a residential model.

College statistics

Address:
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM
88201
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
https://www.nmmi.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

New Mexico Military Institute is a public 2-year college in Roswell, New Mexico that operates as a residential military academy. The college enrolls 459 students in a structured environment combining liberal arts and sciences coursework with military discipline and leadership training.

In-state tuition is $2,200 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $9,080. Room and board costs $6,732, bringing the total cost of attendance to $8,932 for in-state students and $15,812 for out-of-state students. The college admits approximately 58% of applicants, making admissions selective but not highly restrictive.

NMMI functions as a transfer pathway to 4-year institutions, allowing students to complete foundational coursework and develop leadership skills before pursuing bachelor's degrees elsewhere. The residential military model suits students seeking structure, discipline, and a defined community during their first two years of college. For more information, visit the official website at https://www.nmmi.edu/.