New Mexico Military Institute is in Roswell, New Mexico. Roswell is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. New Mexico Military Institute issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at New Mexico Military Institute include liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 54% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at New Mexico Military Institute. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 590 in 2005. People seek out New Mexico Military Institute, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at New Mexico Military Institute are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 470 students study at the school (in 2005). New Mexico Military Institute is essentially a male school.
The school offers a real campus feel. New Mexico Military Institute makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help New Mexico Military Institute attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico Military Institute
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201-5173
General Phone: (505) 622-6250
Admissions Phone: (505) 624-8050
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 624-8065
http://www.nmmi.edu
New Mexico Military Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 91 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico Military Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 91 | 1 |
In 2005, New Mexico Military Institute had a total enrollment of 470 students (470 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 88% |
| Women | 12% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 73% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 17% |
| Texas | 13% |
| California | 12% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
New Mexico Military Institute offers campus housing for 990 of its 470 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Roswell, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 896 | 482 | 54% | 265 | 55% |
| Men | 735 | 399 | 54% | 232 | 58% |
| Women | 161 | 83 | 52% | 33 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 58% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 624-8050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,793 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,537 |
| Room and board | $ 3,991 |
| Room charge | $ 1,291 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
New Mexico Military Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 624-8065
New Mexico Military Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $52,487 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $52,487 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $66,347 | 3 | $64,509 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $56,031 | 9 | $56,506 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $45,952 | 7 | $50,343 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $35,346 | 5 | $41,311 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 9 | $45,614 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $49,350 | 25 | $52,097 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 14 | 128 |
| Football | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Track | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 14 | 26 |
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico Military Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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