Overview


Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Santa Fe College is a 2-year community college in north central Florida and a member of the Florida College System. Santa Fe offers nine bachelor’s degrees and is also home to over 100 associate degree-granting programs. In addition to classroom space, the campus hosts to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo which houses over 200 animals. Once every year, Santa Fe holds the Spring Arts Festival, the largest cultural gathering in the county.
Average Net Price:
$11,420
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$11,420
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $2,563 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $9,189 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,008 |
| Books and Supplies | $783 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,251
$30k - $48k
$10,703
$48k - $75k
$11,927
$75k - $110k
$13,409
$110k+
$13,579
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$2,547
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,640
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$748
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
35%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1279
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,640
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
15%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$2,258
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,150
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Students receiving federal loans
14%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,028
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,420
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1668
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
291
$30k - $48k
141
$48k - $75k
128
$75k - $110k
45
$110k+
52
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
12,698
Total Number of Undergrads
12,698
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
36
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
46%
US National: 44%54%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
28
Countries Represented
61
Ethnicity
African American
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
22%
White
52%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
74
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Saints
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
40
Total Female Athletes
49
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
Santa Fe College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,100
Top 5 Cities
Gainesville
Jacksonville
Orlando
Tampa
Miami
Top 5 Employers
University of Florida
UF Health
Santa Fe College
Publix Super Markets
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Sales
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,150
Loan Default Rate
19%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
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