Santa Fe Community College
3000 Nw 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606 -
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Santa Fe Community College is an equal access/equal opportunity educational institution....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Alachua County, FL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 7,404 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 6,608 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 14,012 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 70% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 30% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,858 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 52% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,423 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 16% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,691 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 22% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,679 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- As you choose classes at Santa Fe, you will select from attending courses at one of seven different locations: the Northwest Campus, Blount Center, and the Kirkpatrick Criminal Justice Center in Gainesville; the Andrews Center in Starke; the Davis Center in Archer; the Watson Center in Keystone Heights; and the Open Campus on the World Wide Web. The Kirkpatrick Center is home to specialized career programs. The remaining campuses offer a full range of courses leading to varied degree or certificate programs.
- Many students who need financial assistance are able to obtain help through scholarships, grants, part-time work, and loans. Financial Aid Programs at SFCC include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, Florida Student Assistance Grant, Florida Bright Futures (Academic Scholars, Florida Gold Seal Vocational, and Florida Medallion), Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Plus Loans. These Programs are financed by state and federal funds. Awards are made on an academic year basis, and the amount of assistance is determined by individual need, student eligibility, and availability of funds.
- Santa Fe's degree programs are divided into two paths. One path, called Arts and Sciences, leads to the Associate of Arts degree. Many students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university aim for the AA degree. The AA also is a respected, two-year liberal arts degree. The other path, called Career and Professional Studies, leads to the Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate. Many students who want to graduate from Santa Fe with job skills aim for of these degrees or certificates. These students find advice from Santa Fe's Occupational Specialists.
- Santa Fe Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Gator making special sacrifices (Florida Today)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:10:54 am
GAINESVILLE — Florida senior tight end Christopher Coleman will be dressed and on the Gator sideline for Saturday's 12:30 p.m. game against Florida International, undoubtedly hoping for a blowout. That might mean the former walk-on would get to play in one more game wearing orange and blue. - BCC men's team tops Santa Fe CC 61-59 (Florida Today)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:10:34 am
The Brevard Community College men's basketball team defeated Santa Fe Community College 61-59 in Gainesville. Anthony Jackson led all Titan scorers with 15 points and grabbed six rebounds. Ellis Young and Ty Hillman had five rebounds. - Santa Fe College students create amateur fight club (Independent Florida Alligator)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:45:21 am
Jarrod Carmody, top and Trey Tucker grapple with each other on a mat in their garage Wednesday. The duo started an open fighting gym as a way to train and meet both of their schedules. - First Coast high school regional cross country preview (The Florida Times-Union)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 10:58:01 pm
Top six teams, top 15 individuals in each race qualify for state meet next Saturday in Dade City Class 4A Where: Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville. When: Girls race at 9 a.m., boys race at 9:30 a.m. Area teams: Girls—Mandarin; Boys—Mandarin, Fleming Island. Individuals: Girls—Mary Ann Brown and Lauren Nygren, Orange Park. read more - Regional Cross Country & Volleyball (The Florida Times-Union)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 09:28:02 am
High school regional cross country Top six teams, top 15 individuals in each race qualify for state meet next Saturday in Dade City Class 4A Where: Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville. When: Girls race at 9 a.m., boys race at 9:30 a.m. Area teams: Girls—Mandarin; Boys—Mandarin, Fleming Island. Individuals: Girls—Mary Ann Brown and Lauren Nygren, Orange Park. read more
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