University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus campus
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University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Gallup, New Mexico, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Mexico is 58%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,932

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,708

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus received on average $4,772 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,772
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 62 65% $4,595 $284,895
Other Federal Grant 80 83% $4,136 $330,905
State Grant/Scholarships 66 69% $1,216 $80,260
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 4% $993 $3,973
Total Grant & Scholarships 87 91% $4,772 $415,138

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus students is 23.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.1%.

23.8%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • unknown 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 20.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training