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New Mexico Military Institute
About 53 in 100 applicants get into New Mexico Military Institute — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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New Mexico Military Institute anchors the college town of Roswell, NM, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 19.3% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Faculty pay averages $97,164 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
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Admissions
New Mexico Military Institute does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 52.6% who got into New Mexico Military Institute did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, New Mexico Military Institute received 464 applications and admitted 268 (57.8%), with 203 enrolling.
How New Mexico Military Institute compares
| New Mexico Military Institute | New Mexico median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 52.6% | 90.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,190 | $8,183 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,410 | $41,944 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median New Mexico Military Institute student earns $57,410 — 37% above the New Mexico median of $41,944 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, New Mexico Military Institute prices by residency: $7,190 in-state versus $14,156 out-of-state — a $6,966 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 331 undergraduates, New Mexico Military Institute is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for New Mexico Military Institute?
New Mexico Military Institute doesn't look at test scores; its 52.6% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is New Mexico Military Institute's acceptance rate?
57.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 268 admitted from 464 applicants.
How much does New Mexico Military Institute cost?
In-state tuition is $7,190; out-of-state students pay $14,156. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do New Mexico Military Institute graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,410 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in New Mexico
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology — 44.5% admitted
- St. John's College — 53.1% admitted
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus — 95.2% admitted
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus — 89% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.