ROTC at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM · public
Yes, through cross-town: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students join Air Force ROTC at University of New Mexico.
Cross-town & partner options
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 72.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.7 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,080–1,310 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–29 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,476 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,247 |
| Average net price | $9,873 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has 995 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: FAQ
Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students join Air Force ROTC at University of New Mexico.
Which ROTC branches can New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of New Mexico, 72 mi).
Is ROTC at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and train with the unit at University of New Mexico.
School links and location
These links belong to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
nmt.edu
- Admissions
nmt.edu
- Apply
apply.nmt.edu
- Financial aid
nmt.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Socorro, NM 87801
IPEDS UNITID: 187967
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