ROTC at New Mexico State University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

New Mexico State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2)

The Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) commissions U.S. Army officers at New Mexico State University.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 505 New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Aggies is the AFROTC detachment at New Mexico State University-Main Campus in New Mexico.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 1 cross-town school.

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Cross-town & partner options

New Mexico State University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.

Army ROTCCross-town · 38.2 mi

→ The University of Texas at El Paso (Miner Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Army ROTCCross-town · 151.0 mi

→ New Mexico Military Institute (Black Knight Battalion (NMMI))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at New Mexico Military Institute.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 38.2 mi

→ The University of Texas at El Paso (Detachment 850 The University of Texas at El Paso)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at New Mexico State University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

New Mexico State University enrolls 11,946 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location