ROTC at Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Western New Mexico University. The nearest host schools are New Mexico State University (Army and Air Force, 96 mi) and The University of Texas at El Paso (Army, 125 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Western New Mexico University
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Western New Mexico University. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $7,856 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,342 |
| Average net price | $8,522 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 32% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Western New Mexico University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Western New Mexico University has 2,026 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 Western New Mexico University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Western New Mexico University: FAQ
Does Western New Mexico University have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Western New Mexico University. The nearest host schools are New Mexico State University (Army and Air Force, 96 mi) and The University of Texas at El Paso (Army, 125 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Western New Mexico University?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are New Mexico State University (Army and Air Force, 96 mi) and The University of Texas at El Paso (Army, 125 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Western New Mexico University.
School links and location
These links belong to Western New Mexico 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
wnmu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.wnmu.edu
- Apply
wnmu.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.wnmu.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: Silver City, NM 88061
IPEDS UNITID: 188304
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