ROTC at New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM · public
ROTC programs hosted on campus
New Mexico State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.
Army ROTCHostedThe 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
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedAggies 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 1 cross-town school.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
New Mexico State University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Army ROTCCross-town · 38.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Army ROTCCross-town · 151.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at New Mexico Military Institute.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 38.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 870–1,110 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–24 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $8,183 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,307 |
| Average net price | $8,889 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | NoMax contribution $0 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
ROTC scholarships at New Mexico State University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.
Academic programs
New Mexico State University enrolls 11,946 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.
Veteran & military student support
Contact & location
- 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
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.