Santa Fe College

3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Tel: (352)395-5000
Public | 15,745 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Santa Fe College serves 15,745 students (43% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Santa Fe College is one of 2 community colleges within Alachua County, FL.

School Overview:
Santa Fe College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level Four or more years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 382 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 15,745 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:41 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 6,777 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 8,968 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,167 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,169 $8,679
 

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.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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