- There are 2 community colleges in Alachua County, Florida, serving 15,565 students.
- The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 83% (view national acceptance rates).
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 37:1.
Alachua County Community Colleges
- College Location Students
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City College-GainesvillePrivate, non-profit7001 N.W. 4th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352)335-4000 510 students -
Santa Fe CollegePublic3000 Northwest 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352)395-5000 15,055 students
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