New Mexico Military Institute is the nation's only State-supported, fully integrated nationally accredited co-educational college preparatory military boarding school for grades 9 - 12 and university parallel military junior college.
Academic excellence, leadership and character development, and physical fitness are the focus of the NMMI experience for all cadets under the motto: "Duty, Honor, Achievement." An embedded US Service Academy Preparatory Program continues to produce outstanding nominees for the 5 Service Academies.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $23,218
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 25 / Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
New Mexico Military Institute ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 281 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
Affordability
Affordability
Faculty Education
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1891
1907
Campus Size
300 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
871 students
315 students
% Students of Color
67%
26%
% International Students
27%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
209
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$45 million
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$23,218
($23,218 North American Rate)
($23,218 North American Rate)
$65,930
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,600
Tuition international students
$31,344
$57,500
% Students on Financial Aid
90%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
(Automatic consideration for admitted students.)
(Automatic consideration for admitted students.)
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jul. 25 / Dec. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Average Percentile SSAT
50%
-
Acceptance Rate
85%
60%
Director of Admissions
Cristhina Starke
Associate Director of Admissions
Fallyn Muncy
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
209
18
Courses
Students are eligible to dual enroll in college courses.
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
47
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
African American Student Alliance, Astronomy Club, Athletic Trainer, Big/Little Siblings, Chess Club, Dance Fitness: Hip-hop, tap, musical theatre, Disciplinary Committee, Honors Council, International Student Association, K2K (kid to kid tutoring), Mc Bride Rifle Team (Air Rifle), Mexican Club, National German Honor Society, National Honor Society, Pacific Islander Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Pre-Medical Club, PRINTS: People Recognizing Injustices in Need of Thoughtful Solutions, Riding, Ski Club, Speech & Debate, SPIRIT Club, Spiritual Life: AGAPE and Kesher, Strength and Conditioning, USAFA Falcon Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Dana Canvas, Dana Hall School of Music: instrumental lessons, iSafe, Jazz Club, Math & Science Club, Peer Tutoring, Photo Squad, Regimental Band, Shakespeare Festival, Wilderness Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bataan Memorial March - SROTC, Life Guarding Certification, Martial Art/Self Defense, Paintball, Peer Education, Racquetball, Self Defense, Swimming Club, Weightlifting Club, Yoga Club
African American Student Alliance, Astronomy Club, Athletic Trainer, Big/Little Siblings, Chess Club, Dance Fitness: Hip-hop, tap, musical theatre, Disciplinary Committee, Honors Council, International Student Association, K2K (kid to kid tutoring), Mc Bride Rifle Team (Air Rifle), Mexican Club, National German Honor Society, National Honor Society, Pacific Islander Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Pre-Medical Club, PRINTS: People Recognizing Injustices in Need of Thoughtful Solutions, Riding, Ski Club, Speech & Debate, SPIRIT Club, Spiritual Life: AGAPE and Kesher, Strength and Conditioning, USAFA Falcon Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Dana Canvas, Dana Hall School of Music: instrumental lessons, iSafe, Jazz Club, Math & Science Club, Peer Tutoring, Photo Squad, Regimental Band, Shakespeare Festival, Wilderness Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bataan Memorial March - SROTC, Life Guarding Certification, Martial Art/Self Defense, Paintball, Peer Education, Racquetball, Self Defense, Swimming Club, Weightlifting Club, Yoga Club
School Notes
- Established in 1891, NMMI is the only State-supported co-educational college preparatory military boarding high school (grades 9-12) and junior college in the nation. Directed by the Enabling Act of the State of New Mexico to "provide military education and training for the youth of the country," NMMI is nationally recognized for its outstanding academic, leadership and character development, and physical fitness programs. NMMI is a Land Grant institution which enables the school to provide a high quality education for an affordable price, and awards over $2M in endowed scholarships annually with Federal Financial Aid available at the college level. As of 2022, our student body comes to NMMI from 45 states and 37 foreign countries. Approximately 98% of our students go on to college. Many go on to elite colleges across the country. As of 2022, our student to faculty ratio is approximately 15:1 with 23% of our tenure track faculty holding terminal degrees in their field and 89% holding Master's degrees. At NMMI high school students can take college courses from college professors that transfer for college credit to colleges across the country. NMMI's alumni excel at the local, state, national, and international levels, and include such notables as: Conrad Hilton, Sam Donaldson, ABC News, Chuck Roberts, CNN Senior News Anchor, Owen Wilson, Actor and Academy Award Nominee, John "Red" Morgan, Medal of Honor Recipient, 23 General and Flag officers of the Military Services, including former Presidential Advisor LTG Gordon Sumner and Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, VADM Patrick Hannafin, and numerous CEOs and executive of large corporations. The NMMI Corps of Cadets administers and enforces the Cadet Honor System based upon the Cadet Honor Code established in 1921 by unanimous vote of the Corps of Cadets. The Cadet Honor Code states; "a cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do." NMMI is fully accredited by AdvancEd at the High School level and by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools at the college level. School Memberships: Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS); New Mexico Department of Higher Education. The NMMI 300-acre campus, 21 major buildings, parade field, playing and practice fields, and golf course, is designated a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
- NMMI cadets consistently perform better than the national and state averages on the ACT, and taking the ACT is a graduation requirement for all NMMI high school seniors with the test scores submitted to the university of their choice. NMMI cadets may also take the SAT for submission to those universities that require the test for admission. NMMI offers an ACT/SAT preparation program each semester.
- New Mexico Military Institute accreditations: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; Association of Military Schools and Colleges of the United States;
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Conrad Hilton - Founder Hilton Hotels
- Roger Staubach - US Naval Academy Graduate, NFL Football Hall of Fame, Heisman Trophy Winner
- Victor Lowndes - Co-founder Playboy Enterprises
- Anthony Principi - former Secretary of Veterans Affairs, US Naval Academy Graduate
- Honorable Frank White - former governor of Arkansas
- Bill Daniels - Daniels Foundation, father of cable TV in America
- Austin Cushman - former CEO Sears
- Owen Wilson - Writer/Producer/Actor, Academy Award Nominee
- Norm Brinker - former CEO Pillsbury, CEO/Owner Chili's
- LTG Gordon Sumner, USA Ret - Presidential Advisor, US Army General Officer
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Mexico Military Institute cost?
New Mexico Military Institute's tuition is approximately $23,218 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of New Mexico Military Institute?
The acceptance rate of New Mexico Military Institute is 85%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 60%.
Who are famous alumni from New Mexico Military Institute?
New Mexico Military Institute famous alumni include: Conrad Hilton, Roger Staubach, Victor Lowndes, Anthony Principi, Honorable Frank White, Bill Daniels, Austin Cushman, Owen Wilson, Norm Brinker and LTG Gordon Sumner, USA Ret.
What sports does New Mexico Military Institute offer?
New Mexico Military Institute offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is New Mexico Military Institute's ranking?
New Mexico Military Institute ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students, Least expensive tuition, High percentage of students on financial aid, High percent faculty with advanced degrees and High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for New Mexico Military Institute?
The application deadline for New Mexico Military Institute is Jul. 25 / Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jul. 25 / Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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