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.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching.
All qualified applicants are admitted as UNM Gallup offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at UNM Gallup are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 44 | early childhood education, education, health teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 39 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 14 | business management, accounting |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical records tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | dental assistant, medical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | community organization |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | data processing tech |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Construction Trades | 1 | building inspection and management |
Number of programs and degrees for UNM Gallup in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 158 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 11 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 77% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 85% |
| Arizona | 14% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 863-7576
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,048 |
| Books and supplies | $ 816 |
Financial Aid:
UNM Gallup participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266301)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 863-7663
UNM Gallup has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $58,914 | 3 | $60,143 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $49,278 | 3 | $49,215 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $47,227 | 8 | $43,153 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $37,300 | 8 | $46,315 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $48,820 | 11 | $42,582 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $47,617 | 31 | $44,939 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNM Gallup Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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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