John L. Zimmerman Dean of Instruction | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
John L. Zimmerman Dean of Instruction | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Of the 3,443 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 70.1% were American Indian or Alaskan Native. This is an increase of 2.7% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by white students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 4.5%. University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus reported the largest student body, with 2,113 students.
Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 70.1% |
| Hispanic | 16.1% |
| White | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% |
| U.S. nonresident | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 1% |
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