New Mexico Military Institute

New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), located in Roswell, New Mexico, is the only state-supported military junior college in the western United States. Established in 1891, NMMI operates as both a high school and junior college, offering a military-structured education on its 300-acre campus characterized by Territorial Gothic architecture. The institute maintains strict admission standards and provides a rigorous academic curriculum alongside mandatory military training, with all students participating in the Corps of Cadets program. NMMI offers associate degrees with emphasis on leadership development and military science, while also serving as a preparatory school for service academies and senior military colleges. The campus features military-style barracks for residential cadets, academic facilities, and athletic venues where the Broncos compete in NJCAA athletics.