New Mexico Military Institute
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
New Mexico Military Institute is a public institution located in Roswell, New Mexico with approximately 342 undergraduate students enrolled. New Mexico Military Institute has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $4,686 per year. Typical graduates earn $48,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a public military junior college and high school in Roswell, New Mexico. Founded in 1891, NMMI operates under the auspices of the State of New Mexico, under a dedicated Board of Regents that reports to the Governor of New Mexico. Located in downtown Roswell, NMMI enrolls nearly 1,000 cadets at the junior college and high school levels each year. NMMI is the only state-supported military college located in the western United States and has many notable alumni who have served at senior levels in the military and private sector.
This is a strong option for students who want an affordable, structured military education — at just $4,686/year average net price and only $4,549 in median debt at graduation, it's one of the most financially accessible paths you'll find. The 58% acceptance rate means it's selective enough to be meaningful but accessible to solid applicants. The $48,200 median earnings at 10 years is modest, though the low debt load means graduates aren't financially squeezed — just go in with eyes open about career earning potential and whether the regimented military lifestyle is genuinely a fit for you.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (342 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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