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ROTC at New Mexico Military Institute

Roswell, NM · public

Yes — New Mexico Military Institute hosts Army ROTC on campus.

New Mexico Military Institute campus
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ROTC programs hosted on campus

New Mexico Military Institute hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

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Black Knight Battalion (NMMI) runs Army ROTC from New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

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Cross-town & partner options

New Mexico Military Institute students commission through the on-campus program above.

ROTC outcomes

Students at New Mexico Military Institute in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
  • About 144 students start ROTC here each year

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women17%
  • Men83%
  • White43%
  • Hispanic20%
  • Black17%
  • Asian11%
  • Other or unknown9%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

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 rate53%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyConsidered if submitted

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$7,190
Out-of-state tuition$14,156
Average net price$4,571
6-year graduation rate72%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from New Mexico Military Institute. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

New Mexico Military Institute has 331 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 Military Institute.

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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 Military Institute: FAQ

Does New Mexico Military Institute have ROTC?

Yes — New Mexico Military Institute hosts Army ROTC on campus.

Which ROTC branches can New Mexico Military Institute students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Black Knight Battalion (NMMI)).

Is ROTC at New Mexico Military Institute on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at New Mexico Military Institute.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at New Mexico Military Institute?

Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.

School links and location

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Location: Roswell, NM 88201-5173

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IPEDS UNITID: 187912

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