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University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

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Gallup, New Mexico

About University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Gallup, New Mexico. It enrolls 808 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: gallup.unm.edu

Acceptance: Open
Graduation: 38.8%
Net Price: $4,868
Median Earnings (10yr): $44,792
Enrollment: 808
Student : Faculty: 13:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

65/100

UCD Score · 2-Year

Outcomes 12

Value 91

Affordability 68

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus generally admits all qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

Open

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $4,868 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$4,868

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

36%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

11%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $2,906
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $5,682
Room & Board (off-campus): $11,112
Books & Supplies: $1,375
Other Expenses (off-campus): $4,500
Total Cost of Attendance: $11,620

Application fee: $15 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$4,197
$30,001 – $48,000

$5,151
$48,001 – $75,000

$6,935
$75,001 – $110,000

$9,383

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,750

10% percentile

$5,500

25% percentile

$18,450

Median percentile

$25,000

75% percentile

$36,820

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $14,807 ↓ $3,643

No Pell $11,947 ↓ $6,503

Dependent students $12,000 ↓ $6,450

Independent students $18,000 ↓ $450

Female students $13,750 ↓ $4,700

Male students $13,500 ↓ $4,950

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $9,322, less than completers ($18,450), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

39% of full-time students who enrolled at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus graduate within six years, and 56% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

39%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

56%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus earn a median of $44,792 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$44,792

Earning > $25K

68%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$39,400

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$50,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$41,700

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$45,300

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$48,200

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $11,400, about 22% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 18.3 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 80% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is home to 808 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 41% are first-generation college students, 46% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

808

Part-Time

46%

First-Generation

41%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Other 79.8% 645

Hispanic 13.2% 107

White 3.0% 24

Asian 1.4% 11

International 0.7% 6

Black 0.1% 1

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Town: Remote Gallup, New Mexico

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

27% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Branch campus

What You Can Study

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus offers a varied set of programs: 23 distinct programs across 12 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

6 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)
Health Administration $59K ($42K–$80K)

1 Program

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)

1 Program

Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences $69K ($48K–$92K)

2 Programs

Construction

Building/Construction Finishing $91K ($72K–$106K)
Building/Construction Finishing $91K ($72K–$106K)

2 Programs

Precision Production

2 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)
Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is 13:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

13:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$10,644

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Avg Faculty Salary

$70,669

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

58 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	3	5%	$97,254
Associate Professors	17	29%	$78,569
Assistant Professors	7	12%	$65,022
Lecturers	28	48%	$66,493
No Rank	3	5%	$51,483

Pros & Cons of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

A quick at-a-glance summary of how University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Open admissions
Reasonable class sizes
Tight-knit, close community feel
First-gen-friendly student body

CONS

Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
First-year retention is below typical

Best for: Based on the data, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier; families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus.

Is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus hard to get into?

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted.

What is the acceptance rate at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus?

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus has an acceptance rate of 0%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus cost?

The average net price after aid at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is $4,868 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $44,792 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $4,868 per year. That's roughly 9.2x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus known for?

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Nursing. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus are $44,792, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus accredited?

Yes. University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus?

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus enrolls 808 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus?

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus graduates 39% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus a public or private college?

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is a Public institution.

Where is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus located?

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is located in Gallup, New Mexico.

What programs does University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus offer?

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus offers 23 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Nursing.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus?

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is 13:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.