Santa Fe College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Santa Fe College is a public community college in Gainesville, Florida, with about 11,122 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,098 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,563. Student demographics in federal data include White (50.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,563
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,098 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,122 49.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 41.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,630
- Room & Board: $10,367 annual estimate
Santa Fe College: what the data shows
Common questions about Santa Fe College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Santa Fe College?
Santa Fe College is located in Gainesville, FL (ZIP 32606-6210).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Santa Fe College public or private?
Santa Fe College is a Public institution.
How much does Santa Fe College cost?
Published tuition: $2,563 in-state, $9,189 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,098.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,268 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,485 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,608 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,568 |
| $110,001+ | $13,201 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,252.
How big is Santa Fe College?
Total enrollment: 11,122 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,630 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Santa Fe College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.43%.
What do graduates of Santa Fe College earn?
Median earnings: $34,919 six years after entry; $41,631 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,310.
27.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Santa Fe College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (2,057 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (206 completions)
- Information Technology (117 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (76 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (58 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (49 completions)
- Animal Sciences, Other (46 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (39 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (39 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Santa Fe College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.43%; median earnings $41,631 at 10 years; net price $11,098. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,563
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Santa Fe College was $2,563.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,098
2024 Value
In 2024 Santa Fe College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,098.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,392 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,098 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,252 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,756 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,367 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$783 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,713 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$54,852 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Santa Fe College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Santa Fe College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Santa Fe College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,532 | $9,157 | $9,601 |
| 2014 | $2,539 | $9,165 | $9,982 |
| 2015 | $2,539 | $9,189 | $9,669 |
| 2016 | $2,563 | $9,189 | $9,979 |
| 2017 | $2,563 | $9,189 | $10,130 |
| 2018 | $2,563 | $9,189 | $12,174 |
| 2019 | $2,563 | $9,189 | $11,420 |
| 2020 | $2,563 | $9,189 | $11,126 |
| 2021 | $2,563 | $9,189 | $10,486 |
| 2022 | $2,563 | $9,189 | $10,635 |
| 2023 | $2,563 | $9,189 | $11,154 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Santa Fe College reported total enrollment of about 11,122 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.1%), and Black or African American (11.6%). About 27.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
49.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Santa Fe College in 2024 is 11,122 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,630 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
53.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Santa Fe College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 48% male / 52% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% female
- Information Technology: 85% male / 15% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Santa Fe College.
Return on Investment
$11,310 Median Student Debt
$41,631 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
837.80% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Santa Fe College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 2,057 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 206 completions
3. Information Technology: 117 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 76 completions
5. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 58 completions
6. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 49 completions
7. Animal Sciences, Other: 46 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 39 completions
9. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 39 completions
Most popular programs at Santa Fe College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Santa Fe College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Santa Fe College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,821
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,501
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Santa Fe College is a public institution located in Gainesville, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Information Technology. Enrollment is approximately 11,122 students. Student body composition includes White (50.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.1%), Black or African American (11.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 53.43%. Approximately 27.99% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Gainesville, FL 32606-6210
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Santa Fe College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Santa Fe College located?
Santa Fe College is located in Gainesville, FL.
How much does Santa Fe College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,563 and average net price is $11,098 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,367 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Santa Fe College?
Santa Fe College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,630 students, White (50.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Santa Fe College?
About 41.8% of students at Santa Fe College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Santa Fe College earn?
Median earnings are $34,919 six years after entry and $41,631 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Santa Fe College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Santa Fe College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,310.
Is Santa Fe College public or private?
Santa Fe College is a public institution located in Gainesville, FL.
Is Santa Fe College an HBCU?
No. Santa Fe College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Santa Fe College a tribal college?
No. Santa Fe College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Santa Fe College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Santa Fe College does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.1%).
Is Santa Fe College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Santa Fe College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Gainesville, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.