University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Founded in 1968, the University of New Mexico-Gallup is a branch campus of the University of New Mexico and operates as a community college. It serves the approximately 75,000 residents of the region, which includes Gallup and McKinley County, and is the largest of the four UNM branch campuses.

School Highlights

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus serves 2,174 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,174 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,704
  • Out-state tuition: $4,104
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 160 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
160 staff
111 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,174 students
1,172 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
629 students
391 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,545 students
781 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of NM.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
147 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
629 students
554 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,545 students
882 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
76%
9%
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% Asian
4%
2%
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% Hispanic
10%
48%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and the percentage of Black community college students in NM by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% White
6%
30%
This chart display the percentage of White students in University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and the percentage of White community college students in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
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% Unknown races
n/a
6%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NM.
Diversity Score
0.41
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
25%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.99%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,000
$36,300
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NM by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,704 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,104 is less than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,704
$2,058
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,104
$4,616
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,500
$13,236
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,125
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Our campus is located on 64 acres in New Mexico's breathtaking High Desert Country. The college also includes the 25,000-square-foot Zuni South Campus, a 2500-square-foot facility on Gallup's North Side, as well as other learning sites at Ramah, Navajo and Smith Lake. Today, we are a comprehensive vocational and transfer institution that offers Certificates in 27 disciplines and Associate's Degrees in 36 programs. We also offer Bachelor's Degrees from UNM's Extended University in five programs, and Master's Degrees in three programs. We have an operating budget of $12 million, with $3 million coming from grants, for a total of $15 million. Our college offers a number of diverse programs to meet the needs of our population. Among them: New Mexico's first Middle College High School; a career vocational program, Center for Career and Technical Education, which draws students from local high schools; Adult Basic Education, which encompasses earning a GED, basic skills, English as a second language, life skills, workplace skills and citizenship; Workforce Development programs; Community Education; and a Transitional Studies Department, which will target the success of minority students and under-served students by emphasis on developmental Math and English skills. Our largest programs are in the Nursing and Health Careers Department. As a UNM branch, the college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus cost?
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus's tuition is approximately $1,704 for In-State students and $4,104 for Out-State students.
What schools are University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus often compared to?
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campusis often viewed alongside schools like San Juan College by visitors of our site.
What is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus's ranking?
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,174 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,704
  • Out-state tuition: $4,104
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For New Mexico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,616 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Mexico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in New Mexico is New Mexico Military Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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