University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus New Mexico

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is a public 2-year branch of the University of New Mexico located in Gallup, a town in northwestern New Mexico. The campus serves working-class and first-generation students from the region, including those from nearby Native American communities, with open-access admission and courses in liberal arts and sciences.

Tuition is $1,932 annually for in-state students and $4,708 for out-of-state students, with total cost of attendance at the same rates since the campus has no on-campus housing. Enrollment stands at 1,677 students, most attending part-time while balancing work and family obligations. The Economic Mobility Index identifies this campus as a "Lower Access, Higher Earnings" institution, indicating it serves students from lower-income backgrounds who go on to earn competitively after completion.

The campus functions primarily as a transfer pathway: students complete general education and introductory coursework here before moving to four-year institutions to pursue bachelor's degrees. This model works well for students who need affordable, local access to college coursework, limited course schedules that accommodate employment, and close advising relationships. For more information, visit www.gallup.unm.edu/.