ROTC at University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM · public
Yes — University of New Mexico hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of New Mexico hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedLobos is the AFROTC detachment at University of New Mexico-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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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at University of New Mexico contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedLobo is the Army ROTC battalion at University of New Mexico in New Mexico.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of New Mexico students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of New Mexico in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 38 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 116 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White48%
- Hispanic34%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women33%
- Men68%
- Hispanic40%
- White39%
- Other or unknown13%
- Asian5%
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 | 95% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 890–1,170 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–26 |
| 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 | $10,140 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,060 |
| Average net price | $15,489 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of New Mexico. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of New Mexico has 17,244 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: University of New Mexico takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $328 |
| Graduate | Anderson School of Management | Up to $1,760 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $3,950 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of New Mexico: FAQ
Does University of New Mexico have ROTC?
Yes — University of New Mexico hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of New Mexico students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Lobo Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of New Mexico) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 510 University of New Mexico-Main Campus).
Is ROTC at University of New Mexico on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of New Mexico.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of New Mexico?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of New Mexico. 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
unm.edu
- Admissions
admissions.unm.edu
- Apply
unm.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.unm.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: Albuquerque, NM 87131
IPEDS UNITID: 187985
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