University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
Top-Ranked (2026-27): 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 1,687 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,687 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,704
  • Out-state tuition: $4,104
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • 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 79 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1968
Total Faculty
79 staff
51 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 67% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,687 students
1,144 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
664 students
344 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
1,023 students
800 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,687 students
896 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
664 students
357 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,023 students
886 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
47%
10%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
29%
50%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
2%
3%
% White
13%
26%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
28%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$50,072
$43,922

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $1,704 is less than the state average of $1,992. The in-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,104 is less than the state average of $4,440. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,704
$1,992
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,104
$4,440
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
92%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$18,500
$13,236

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,125

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Sports

School Mascot
Lobo
Source: 2025 (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: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,687 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,704
  • Out-state tuition: $4,104
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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