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Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL · Suburb · 11,122 students
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$11,098
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$41,631
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida, is a nationally celebrated state college best known for its premier transfer pathways, sending more transfer students to the University of Florida than any other institution. The college offers strong programs in nursing and health sciences, business, and information technology, alongside a world-renowned Associate of Science degree in Zoo Animal Technology. Students enjoy a vibrant college-town atmosphere characterized by small class sizes, accessible faculty, and hands-on learning facilities like the on-campus, accredited Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo.

Wikipedia:Santa Fe College is a public college in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System and offers both associate and baccalaureate degree programs. Established in 1965 by the Florida Legislature as Santa Fe Junior College, the institution began classes in September 1966. It was renamed Santa Fe Community College in 1972 and became "Santa Fe College" in 2008 to highlight its baccalaureate programs.

Location
Gainesville, FL, 32606-6210 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
JAX · Jacksonville
72 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$2,563$9,189
Books & supplies$783$783
Cost of attendance$14,165$25,825
Average net price$11,098Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,189
In-state: $2,563
Books & supplies$783
Cost of attendance$25,825
In-state: $14,165
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,098
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.sfcollege.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Santa Fe College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$9,190
Books & supplies$783
Personal expenses$3,500
Transportation$1,850
Total published by the school$25,825
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,268
$30–48k
$10,485
$48–75k
$11,608
$75–110k
$12,568
$110k+
$13,201
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
57% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 19% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,919
10 yrs after entry$41,631
Debt
Median at graduation$11,310
Monthly payment$120
Middle 50% owe$3.3k–$13.3k
90th percentile$24,453
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$25,000
Independent
26%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
50%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
23%
Black
12%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$34,919
After 10 yrs
$41,631
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing86
Business Administration, Management and Operations69
Accounting and Related Services27
Health and Medical Administrative Services26
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions26
Computer and Information Sciences, General25
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22
Biotechnology7
Film/Video and Photographic Arts6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$38M
Full-time faculty
33%
Faculty salary
$6,821/mo
Teaching spend
$5,501
per student
Federal loans
11%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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