ROTC at New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM · public
Yes — New Mexico State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
New Mexico State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) commissions U.S. Army officers at New Mexico State University.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAggies is the AFROTC detachment at New Mexico State University-Main Campus in New Mexico.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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New Mexico State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at New Mexico State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 62 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White45%
- Hispanic42%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women35%
- Men65%
- Hispanic50%
- White34%
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 rate | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 870–1,110 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–24 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
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 | $8,183 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,307 |
| Average net price | $8,889 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from New Mexico State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
New Mexico State University has 11,946 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 State University.
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 State University: FAQ
Does New Mexico State University have ROTC?
Yes — New Mexico State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can New Mexico State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus).
Is ROTC at New Mexico State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at New Mexico State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at New Mexico State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to New Mexico State University. 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
nmsu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.nmsu.edu
- Apply
apply.nmsu.edu
- Financial aid
fa.nmsu.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: Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
IPEDS UNITID: 188030
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