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University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

University of New Mexico-Gallup, also referred to as UNM-Gallup, is a branch campus of the University of New Mexico located in Gallup, New Mexico, United States. It was established in the year 1968. UNM-Gallup is a community college offering enrollment to more than 3,000 students. The campus is situated on 64-acres of land in Gallup.

UNM-Gallup offers associate degrees in over 30 programs and several bachelor and master degree programs. Students can also opt for Vocational and transfer certificates in more than 20 disciplines. Students can choose courses in applied technology, arts and letters, business management & technology, education, health careers, math & sciences, nursing, social sciences, and transitional studies.

Students of University of New Mexico-Gallup publish six issues of the magazine “Campus Voice” every year. They also participate in clubs and organizations such as the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Environmental Club, Rodeo Program, Criminal Justice Club, Cosmetology Club, and Native American Unity.

Overview of University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

UNM Gallup is located in Gallup, NM (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by UNM Gallup is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media and education and teaching.

UNM Gallup Selectivity

UNM Gallup is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

UNM Gallup has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 2,636 enrolled students in 2007. UNM Gallup has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission UNM Gallup develops lifelong learners in a context which is responsive to the cultures of this region."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting UNM Gallup

University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus
200 College Rd
Gallup, NM 87301-5697
General Phone: (505) 863-7500
http://www.gallup.unm.edu

UNM Gallup Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine45registered nursing, pre-nursing, nursing assistant
Education And Teaching38early childhood education, education, health teaching
Liberal Arts30general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Medical Administration14medical records tech, public health education
Media10desktop publishing and imaging
Office And Administration7administrative assistant, data entry
Production Trades7welding
Construction Trades7building inspection and management, electrician
Business And Management7business management, accounting, entrepreneurship
Beauty And Cosmetology7cosmetology
Computer Science And Engineering6data processing tech
Medical Support And Technology6dental assistant
Therapy And Counseling5psychology, substance abuse counseling
Mechanics And Repair5automobile mechanics
Security And Law Enforcement4corrections, criminal justice and safety
Family And Social Work4community organization
Engineering Technician3drafting
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management
Law2legal assistant
Art Studies1art studies

Number of programs and degrees for UNM Gallup in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree15724
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5417

UNM Gallup Student Body

In 2007, UNM Gallup had a total enrollment of 2,636 students (1,628 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White11%
Black1%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
American Indian76%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1813%
18-1920%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-646%
65+0%

UNM Gallup Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time36 %

UNM Gallup Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Gallup, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

UNM Gallup Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,438
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,190
Books and supplies$ 883

Financial Aid:
UNM Gallup participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266301)

UNM Gallup Faculty

UNM Gallup has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured811
Non-tenured, but on tenure track79
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1718

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*1*
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*4$66,840

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*2*
Associate professoracademic year6$57,6337$55,651
Assistant professoracademic year7$49,6842*
Instructoracademic year1*5$51,913
Lectureracademic year16$52,52718$46,185
All faculty totalacademic year32$53,38934$50,500

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

UNM Gallup Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Health Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Public Health Education and Promotion

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

UNM Gallup Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets UNM Gallup Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%UNM Gallup % of degrees in education and teaching
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%UNM Gallup Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%UNM Gallup % of degrees in media
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%UNM Gallup % of degrees in medical adminstration
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%UNM Gallup Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 14%UNM Gallup Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%UNM Gallup Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%UNM Gallup Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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