- Santa Fe Community College is an equal access/equal opportunity educational institution.
School Highlights
Santa Fe College serves 16,717 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 16,717 students
- In-state tuition: $2,539
- Out-state tuition: $9,165
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Santa Fe College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 887 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Santa Fe College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
887 staff
139 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Santa Fe College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Santa Fe College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,717 students
646 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
7,626 students
587 students
# Part-Time Students
9,091 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
167 students
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,626 students
574 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,091 students
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
30%
% Black
12%
19%
% White
53%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5065%
0.4334%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,400
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,539 is less than the state average of $3,280. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,165 is less than the state average of $10,578. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,539
$3,280
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,165
$10,578
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,679
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Santa Fe College cost?
Santa Fe College's tuition is approximately $2,539 for In-State students and $9,165 for Out-State students.
What is Santa Fe College's ranking?
Santa Fe College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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