A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UNM-Gallup are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
4%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
80%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 66% more female students than male students enrolled at University of New Mexico Gallup Campus with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNM-Gallup has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
795
|
| Women |
1,318
|
UNM-Gallup serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
12%
|
68% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 39.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187958 IPEDS survey data for University of New Mexico Gallup Campus.