University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
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  • 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 2,190 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is same as the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Top Placements

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in New Mexico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesAssociate of Arts Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty83 staff72 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,190 students1,664 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:126:1
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# Full-Time Students883 students412 students
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# Part-Time Students1,307 students1,252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
70%
10%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
15%
47%
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% Black
1%
3%
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% White
7%
30%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.480.68
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College Completion Rate
12%
24%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$42,000$34,400
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $1,704 is less than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,104 is less than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,704$2,084
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,104$4,620
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$18,750$15,850
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 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$10,000$6,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is New Mexico State University-Grants (54.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • New Mexico State University-Grants
    Public
    996 students | 54.90 Mi1500 Third Street
    Grants,  NM  87020
    (505) 287-6678     54.90996
  • Northland Pioneer College
    Northland Pioneer College Photo
    Public
    6,712 students | 90.90 MiPO Box 610
    Holbrook,  AZ  86025
    90.906,712
  • San Juan College
    Public
    6,679 students | 93.00 Mi4601 College Blvd
    Farmington,  NM  87402
    (505) 326-3311     93.006,679
  • Brookline College-Albuquerque
    Private for-profit
    312 students | 118.50 Mi4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J
    Albuquerque,  NM  87105
    (505) 880-2877     118.50312
  • Central New Mexico Community College
    Public
    23,553 students | 122.10 Mi525 Buena Vista SE
    Albuquerque,  NM  87106
    (505) 224-3000     122.1023,553
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 2,190 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,704
  • Out-state tuition: $4,104
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
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