New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute is a public community college in Roswell, New Mexico, enrolling about 331 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $7,190 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,190
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,571 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 52.60% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 331 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.44%
New Mexico Military Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about New Mexico Military Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New Mexico Military Institute?
New Mexico Military Institute is located in Roswell, NM (ZIP 88201-5173).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is New Mexico Military Institute public or private?
New Mexico Military Institute is a Public institution.
How much does New Mexico Military Institute cost?
Published tuition: $7,190 in-state, $14,156 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,571.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,772 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,062 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,935 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,210 |
| $110,001+ | $10,106 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,760.
How hard is it to get into New Mexico Military Institute?
Admission rate: 52.60%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is New Mexico Military Institute?
Total enrollment: 331 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico Military Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 44.44%.
First-year retention: 50.3%.
What do graduates of New Mexico Military Institute earn?
Median earnings: $43,034 six years after entry; $57,410 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,500.
24.40% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New Mexico Military Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (107 completions)
- Other/Unknown Programs (107 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New Mexico Military Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 52.60%; completion rate 44.44%; median earnings $57,410 at 10 years; net price $4,571. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,190
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Mexico Military Institute was $7,190.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,571
2024 Value
In 2024 New Mexico Military Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,571.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,284 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,571 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$56,624 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for New Mexico Military Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at New Mexico Military Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for New Mexico Military Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,336 | $9,010 | $6,182 |
| 2014 | $4,536 | $9,647 | $5,181 |
| 2015 | $4,677 | $10,122 | $6,798 |
| 2016 | $5,141 | $11,075 | $2,563 |
| 2017 | $4,318 | $13,301 | $2,837 |
| 2018 | $4,530 | $14,534 | $5,009 |
| 2019 | $4,788 | $12,654 | $5,985 |
| 2020 | $5,144 | $13,010 | $4,541 |
| 2021 | $6,965 | $14,017 | $3,917 |
| 2022 | $6,965 | $14,017 | $6,129 |
| 2023 | $6,990 | $14,042 | $4,686 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
52.60% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New Mexico Military Institute in 2024 is 331 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.68% 100% Completion Time
44.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.68% of students graduating from New Mexico Military Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for New Mexico Military Institute.
Return on Investment
$5,500 Median Student Debt
$57,410 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
9.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3039.90% Return on Investment
1.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New Mexico Military Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
2 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 107 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 107 completions
Most popular programs at New Mexico Military Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New Mexico Military Institute graduates.
About
New Mexico Military Institute is a public institution located in Roswell, NM, offering 2 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 331 students. The admission rate is 52.60%. The institution maintains a 44.44% graduation rate. Approximately 24.40% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Roswell, NM 88201-5173
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
New Mexico Military Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does New Mexico Military Institute cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,190 and average net price is $4,571 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into New Mexico Military Institute?
The admission rate is 52.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of New Mexico Military Institute earn?
Median earnings are $43,034 six years after entry and $57,410 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico Military Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New Mexico Military Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,500.
How big is New Mexico Military Institute?
Total enrollment is about 331 students in the latest reporting year.
Is New Mexico Military Institute public or private?
New Mexico Military Institute is a public institution located in Roswell, NM.
Is New Mexico Military Institute an HBCU?
No. New Mexico Military Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New Mexico Military Institute a tribal college?
No. New Mexico Military Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is New Mexico Military Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—New Mexico Military Institute reports 33.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is New Mexico Military Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for New Mexico Military Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.