Santa Fe College campus
Santa Fe College logo

Santa Fe College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Gainesville, Florida, Santa Fe is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Santa Fe College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Santa Fe College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,563

Cost of attendance at Santa Fe College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,189

Cost of attendance at Santa Fe College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Santa Fe College received on average $2,713 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,713
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 514 35% $2,522 $1,296,546
Other Federal Grant 624 43% $2,745 $1,712,774
State Grant/Scholarships 541 37% $1,365 $738,456
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 32 2% $2,157 $69,031
Total Grant & Scholarships 929 64% $2,713 $2,520,261

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Santa Fe College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Santa Fe College students is 56.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.5%.

56.0%

  • asian 78.8% 41 students
  • African American 37.1% 79 students
  • white 59.3% 566 students
  • unknown 55.0% 11 students
  • hispanic 56.9% 194 students
  • International Students 68.0% 17 students
  • Mixed Race 43.6% 34 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Santa Fe College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Santa Fe College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training