University of New Mexico-Gallup is ranked third among the nation’s community colleges for granting associate degrees to American Indian students, according to preliminary figures issued by the U.S. Department of Education, and as published in the June 16 issue of Community College Week.
UNM-Gallup granted 124 associate degrees to American Indian students in 2006-07. UNM-Gallup granted 118 associate degrees to American Indian students in 2005-06. The 2006-07 figures represent a 5 percent increase from 2005-06.
Community College Week’s June listing of “Top 100 Producers” also showed that UNM-Gallup was the number one college in New Mexico for granting associate degrees to American Indian students.