NMMI Housing Costs

$1,816 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$4,916 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,100 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$4,500 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at NMMI?

Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at New Mexico Military Institute.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Living Expenses at NMMI

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $1,816 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,916. Taken together, the average on-campus student at New Mexico Military Institute can expect to spend about $16,832 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.

See expected costs for on-campus housing, dining plans and other expenses at New Mexico Military Institute.

Expense	On Campus
Room and Board	$11,232
— Housing	$1,816
— Meals	$4,916
Other Living Expenses	$4,500
Books and Supplies	$1,100
Total	$16,832

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $68,748

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $68,748 in housing, food and other expenses.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at New Mexico Military Institute.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$10,826
Two Years Ago	$10,826
One Year Ago	$11,031
Most Recent Year (2026)	$11,232
One Year From Now *	$11,372
Two Years From Now *	$11,514
Three Years From Now *	$11,658
Four Years From Now *	$11,804

* estimated

On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 1.3% each year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $16,972 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

By their final year, a student might pay about $17,404 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $17,114 for the last year of an associate degree.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $68,748 over four years — compared with roughly $34,086 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at NMMI

Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.