Santa Fe College
About Santa Fe College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Santa Fe College teaches in Gainesville, beside the University of Florida, and its agreements move graduates straight into it. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and nursing, allied health and software are its largest programs.
Founded
1965
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Students
11,122
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
53.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,563
Out-of-state: $9,189
Avg Net Price
$11,098
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,631
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
Aug 1
Regular
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
53.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
Not reported
Transfer Out
18.9%
The federal survey collects no first-year retention cohort for this college.
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
33.1%
$/Student
$5.5K
Class Size
Medium
53.4% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,563
In-State
$9,189
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$783
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,165
After Financial Aid
$11,098
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$10,268
Receive Grants
28%
Take Loans
11.2%
Tuition is $2,563/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,098.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Santa Fe College fund their education.
While in School
28%
Get Grants
Free money
11.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,000
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,310
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$120/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,310, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Santa Fe College.
Gender
54%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
11,122
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
41.8%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
21.9%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 41.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
11,122
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Santa Fe College fields 4 varsity teams with 88 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
88
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
44% / 56%
39
Men
49
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Santa Fe Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,631
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
1790 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
123 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$58K
66 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Software and Media Applications
$24K
45 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
—
35 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
31 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.