Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Hosted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM
Aggies is the AFROTC detachment at New Mexico State University-Main Campus in New Mexico.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the New Mexico State University-Main Campus campus in Las Cruces, Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1947, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Dona Ana Community College contract through Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus and travel to New Mexico State University-Main Campus for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Academically, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dona Ana Community College , NM | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
Academic programs at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Cadets at Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue degrees across New Mexico State University-Main Campus's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See New Mexico State University-Main Campus's profile →
Training & summer
AFROTC cadets complete Field Training (FT) between sophomore and junior years at Maxwell AFB. Optional summer programs include Project GO language immersion and Operation Air Force shadowing.
Contact & location
Address: Las Cruces, NM
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus located?
- Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus is hosted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus in Las Cruces, NM.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
- Yes — Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Dona Ana Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus founded?
- Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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