New Mexico Military Institute

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Basic Information

Address: 101 West College Blvd, Roswell, NM
County: Chaves
School District: Roswell
Phone Number: 575-624-8653
Fax Number: 575-624-8058
School Type: Military College Prep Boarding School - High School and Junior College

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Additional Information

Founded: 1891
Ages/Grades: High school grades 9 -12 and Junior College
School Setting:

New Mexico Military Institute is a globally recognized, secondary and post-secondary learning institution for young men and women that instills excellence in leadership, academics, and physical development within a structured environment empowering students to thrive in a dynamic world.

School Size: 900
Classroom Size: 12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12/1
Tuition:

$23,591 for non-resident North American / $31,717 for International

Financial Aid:

Yes

Curriculum:

HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
NMMI’s high school program is designed as a military academy college preparatory course of study with a goal of developing well-rounded leaders. 100% of our NMMI high school graduates are accepted to 2-year or 4-year colleges.

NMMI’s Military Junior College Program provides a comprehensive liberal arts/sciences curriculum, featuring an associate of arts and an associate of science, with the added benefit of small class sizes for more personal support and advising.

Percentage of Graduating Class: 100%
Support Services:

Academic Advising, tutoring, study hall

Computer Capabilities:

Laptops are provided to all cadets

School Clubs:

NMMI offers over 200 different clubs. To list a few, paint ball, scuba diving and bowling.

Notable Graduates:

To name a few, Roger Staubach, Owen Wilson, Conrad Hilton.

Parking Spaces/Availability:

Yes

Uniform Guidelines:

All cadets are required to wear a uniform

Admissions Requirements:

High School:
Students must have a 2.0 GPA, pass a math placement exam and entrance interview and meet NMMI requirements.

Junior College:
Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA and meet NMMI requirements.

Mission Statement:

To educate, train, and prepare young men and women to be leaders capable of critical thinking and sound analysis, leaders who possess uncompromising character, and leaders able to meet challenging physical demands.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

New Mexico Military Institute is a globally recognized, secondary and post-secondary learning institution for young men and women that instills excellence in leadership, academics, and physical development within a structured environment empowering students to thrive in a dynamic world.

School History:

The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) was established in 1891 as a public military High School and Junior College in Roswell, New Mexico. Known as “the West Point of the West,” 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. The school enrolls nearly 1,000 cadets at the junior college and high school levels each year from 45 states, 2 U.S. territories (Puerto Rico and American Samoa), and 35 foreign nations.