New Mexico Military Institute

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Basic Information

Address: 101 West College Blvd, Roswell, New Mexico
Phone Number: 575-624-8653
Fax Number: 545-624-8058
President: Brigadier General (Ret.) Dr. Voris McBurnette
Principal: COL Jose Porras
Admissions Director: LTC Cristhina Starke

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Additional Information

School Type: Military Boarding School for High School and Junior College
Founded: 1891
School Schedule (Hours in Day): 6-8 hours
School Days in Calendar Year: High School - 158 days / Junior College - 98 days
School Size: Boarding for 965 Cadets (students)
Classroom Size: 12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12/1
Tuition:

In-State Zero Cost Option for eligible students / Out-of-State $24,141 / International $32,479

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is avaialble

Departments:

Division of Mathematics and Sciences.
Division of Social Science
Division of Humanities
Division of Health and Physical Education

Curriculum:

College Prep Courses for the High School
Associate of Arts and Associate of Science for the Junior College

Percentage of Graduating Class: 100%
Support Services:

Tutoring, Chapel Services, Counseling Services

Camp Programs: No
Summer School: No
After School Programs: No
Computer Capabilities:

All students are issued a laptop upon arrival.

School Championships:

Athletes - Junior College Competes at the NJCAA level Division 1. High School competes with the NMAA.
STEAM Team competes Nationally

School Clubs:

Over 200 different clubs and activities offered on campus.

School Holidays: Spring Break, Winter Break, Summer Break
Notable Graduates:

Owen Wilson, Roger Staubach, Conrad Hilton, LTC Terry D. Allen Jr.

Parking Spaces/Availability:

Yes

Uniform Guidelines:

All students will be in uniform while on campus

Admissions Requirements:

2.0 GPA, no dependents, never have been married, applicant shall not exhibit a medical condition which would prohibit the candidate from fully participating in the Corps.

Admissions Deadline: Spring deadline - November 30 / Fall deadline - June 30
Mission Statement:

VISION
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.

MISSION
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.

Program and Services:

College Prep Courses for the High School
Associate of Arts and Associate of Science for the Junior College

School History:

New Mexico Military Institute was founded as the Goss Military Institute in 1891, later changing to the current name in 1893 as a result of becoming a territorial school. While previously located in the downtown McDonalds area, NMMI relocated to it’s current location in 1895 with a land donation from James John Hagerman. In 1899 NMMI officially became an all male boarding school. In 1915 NMMI formally became a junior college. 1977 saw women readmitted to NMMI for the first time in 78 years with 15 female college cadets and 10 female high school cadets.

Notes/School Information:

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.