- Santa Fe Community College is an equal access/equal opportunity educational institution.
School Highlights
Santa Fe College serves 12,758 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 12,758 students
- In-state tuition: $2,539
- Out-state tuition: $9,165
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Santa Fe College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 458 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
Santa Fe College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
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
Year Founded
1966
Campus Size
115 acres
Total Faculty
458 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Santa Fe College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Santa Fe College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,758 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
5,937 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
6,821 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
12,758 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,937 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,821 students
482 students
% Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
22%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
12%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
52%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
51%
45%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,650
$42,146
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
68%
85%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,679
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Sports
School Mascot
Caesar The St. Bernard
Source: 2025 (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, Largest student body and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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