Santa Fe Community College
- For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs.
School Highlights
Santa Fe Community College serves 4,132 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 72%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,132 students
- In-state tuition: $2,145
- Out-state tuition: $4,995
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Santa Fe Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 255 teachers has grown by 84% over five years.
Santa Fe Community College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
255 staff
137 staff
Number of Programs Offered
135
10
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Santa Fe Community College has declined by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Santa Fe Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,132 students
1,649 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
667 students
460 students
# Part-Time Students
3,465 students
1,189 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
363 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
10%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
47%
50%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
37%
28%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
College Completion Rate
22%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$34,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,145 is more than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,995 is more than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has grown by 35% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,145
$2,084
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,995
$4,620
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
14%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,871
$16,082
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,357
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
34%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Established in 1983, Santa Fe Community College has grown rapidly, both in enrollment and campus expansion. Today, the college serves more than 8,000 students in any given semester in its credit, noncredit and adult basic education programs. SFCC's campus is situated on 366 acres off Richards Avenue, south of Rodeo Road. Construction has been guided by a long-range campus development plan, which has enabled the college to create a first-class, state-of-the-art learning environment with modern classrooms, technologically smart labs and other specialized spaces, including centers for fitness education, the arts, early childhood development and instructional technology. SFCC is currently accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States.
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