Public Institution Gainesville, FL
Santa Fe College
College
Santa Fe College is a public mid-size institution in Gainesville, FL, a Hispanic-serving institution with a suburban campus setting, with about 11,122 undergraduates, typical net price of $11,098 after grants, and median earnings of $34,919 six years after enrollment.
Key facts for Santa Fe College
Key rankings for Santa Fe College
Where Santa Fe College ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.
#693 of 2,710
Net Price
#1,019 of 2,883
Earnings
#1,932 of 2,747
Graduation
#1,551 of 2,514
Debt
What stands out at Santa Fe College
Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL is a college.
- Midsize suburb
- 11,122 undergraduates
Key figures
What stands out
Average net price after aid and six-year earnings sit on different sides of national medians for similar schools; read them together, not as a single score. Major choice and geography move earnings a lot.
Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.
Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.
Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.
At a glance
Cost, outcomes & access at Santa Fe College
Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.
Net Price and Earnings
Retention and Graduation
Acceptance and Pell Grant Share
Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.
Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.
How Santa Fe College compares
Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).
Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.
| Measure | This school | State (FL) | Region | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net price | $11,098Below national median | $20,287 | $15,916 | $17,258 |
| Earnings, 6 years | $34,919Below national median | $33,267 | $32,894 | $35,678 |
| Retention | Not reported | 75.0% | 69.8% | 72.9% |
| Graduation | Not reported | 63.6% | 53.7% | 58.2% |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported | 73.2% | 75.5% | 77.8% |
| Pell share | 28.0%Below national median | 42.6% | 44.2% | 39.9% |
| Median debt | $11,310Below national median | $13,000 | $15,590 | $13,621 |
| 3-year cohort default rate | 0.0%About the same | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.
Campus & institution details for Santa Fe College
Campus overview
Undergraduate demographics
Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.
Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe College
Common questions about Santa Fe College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.
Where is Santa Fe College located?
Santa Fe College is located in Gainesville, FL. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.
What kind of school is Santa Fe College?
Santa Fe College is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.
How much does it cost to attend Santa Fe College (tuition and net price)?
Listed sticker tuition is $2,563 for in-state students and $9,189 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $11,098. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.
What is Santa Fe College's acceptance rate?
An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Santa Fe College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.
How large is Santa Fe College's undergraduate student body?
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,122. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.
What are completion and earnings outcomes for Santa Fe College?
Median earnings six years after entry at Santa Fe College are roughly $34,919. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.
How does Best Universities rank Santa Fe College?
Among similar schools nationwide, Santa Fe College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#693 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,019 of 2,883); Graduation rate (#1,932 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#1,551 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.
Where should I go for admissions and official information about Santa Fe College?
For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Santa Fe College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.
All figures for Santa Fe College Expand to view
A fuller table of the figures Best Universities uses for this school. Useful if you are double-checking a number.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Santa Fe College |
| Official website | www.sfcollege.edu/ |
| City, state | Gainesville, FL |
| School type | College |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 11,122 |
| Listed tuition (in-state) | $2,563 |
| Listed tuition (out-of-state) | $9,189 |
| Listed tuition (generic) | $2,563 |
| Total cost of attendance | $14,165 |
| Room and board (on campus) | Not reported |
| Average net price | $11,098 |
| Median earnings, 6 years after entry | $34,919 |
| Median earnings, 8 years after entry | $39,067 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $41,631 |
| Median loan debt | $11,310 |
| 3-year cohort default rate | 0.0% |
| First-year retention | Not reported |
| Graduation rate (4-year programs) | 53.4% |
| Graduation rate (shorter programs) | Not reported |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported |
| SAT average | Not reported |
| ACT average | Not reported |
| Pell Grant share | 28.0% |
| Share with federal loans | 11.2% |
| Part-time enrollment share | 50.1% |
| Campus setting | Midsize suburb |
| Student–faculty ratio | 18 |
| Avg monthly faculty salary | $6,821 |
| Full-time faculty share | 33.1% |
| Online only | No |
| HBCU | No |
| SAT midpoint, Math | Not reported |
| SAT midpoint, Reading & Writing | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, women | 54.0% |
| Share of undergraduates, men | 46.0% |
| Share of undergraduates, Black | 11.6% |
| Share of undergraduates, Hispanic | 23.1% |
| Share of undergraduates, White | 50.3% |
| Share of undergraduates, Asian | 3.9% |
| Share of undergraduates, two or more races | 5.0% |
| Share of undergraduates, international | 3.0% |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,268 |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,485 |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $11,608 |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,568 |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $13,201 |
Sources for Santa Fe College
- About the federal data. U.S. Department of Education figures used for institutional characteristics, cost, admissions, enrollment, student outcomes, debt, and earnings on this page.
- Best Universities methodology. How grades and rankings are calculated.
Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.