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University Of New Mexico - Gallup Campus, New Mexico

Overview of University Of New Mexico - Gallup Campus

UNM Gallup is in a self-contained town, in Gallup, New Mexico. The school is classified as a public college. Students at UNM Gallup earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching.

UNM Gallup Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as UNM Gallup offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

Some professors at UNM Gallup are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 2,798 students (1,681 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at UNM Gallup are minorities.

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
Admissions Phone: (505) 863-7576
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 863-7663
http://www.gallup.unm.edu

UNM Gallup Programs and Degrees (2005)

UNM Gallup awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching44early childhood education, education, health teaching
Nursing And Emergency Medicine39registered nursing, nursing assistant
Liberal Arts32general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Business And Management14business management, accounting
Office And Administration12administrative assistant, data entry
Medical Adminstration12medical records tech
Medical Assistant And Technician12dental assistant, medical lab tech
Family And Social Work10community organization
Mechanics And Repair7automobile mechanics, autobody repair
Security And Law Enforcement5criminal justice and safety, corrections
Beauty And Cosmetology4cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor
Law3legal assistant
Computer Science And Engineering3data processing tech
Production Trades3welding
Therapy And Counseling2psychology
Engineering Technician2drafting
Art Studies1art studies
Media1communication studies
Construction Trades1building inspection and management

Number of programs and degrees for UNM Gallup in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree15825
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4911

UNM Gallup Student Body

In 2005, UNM Gallup had a total enrollment of 2,798 students (1,681 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White11%
Black0%
Hispanic9%
Asian0%
American Indian77%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Mexico85%
Arizona14%

UNM Gallup Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time40 %

UNM Gallup Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

UNM Gallup has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$58,9143$60,143

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*1*
Associate professoracademic year5$49,2783$49,215
Assistant professoracademic year8$47,2278$43,153
Instructoracademic year4$37,3008$46,315
Lectureracademic year11$48,82011$42,582
All faculty totalacademic year30$47,61731$44,939

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

UNM Gallup Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

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

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

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
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant

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

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

UNM Gallup Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets UNM Gallup Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%UNM Gallup Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%UNM Gallup % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%UNM Gallup % of degrees in medical adminstration
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%UNM Gallup Minority % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%UNM Gallup % of students from other states
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%UNM Gallup Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%UNM Gallup Female % of student body
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%UNM Gallup % of degrees in office and administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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