Santa Fe College
At a Glance
Santa Fe College offers more than 90 Certificate and Associate's Degree programs, 9 Bachelor's Degree programs, and sends more transfer students to UF than any other college. SF's graduation rate ranks first among Florida public colleges.
Santa Fe College (SF) is a Public institution located in the North region of Florida. SF has Regional Accreditation .
The main campus in Gainesville, FL has a City feeling.
Santa Fe College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Associate (2 yr.)
- Bachelor's (4 yr.)
- Certificate
Student Body (as of Fall 2023)
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 6164 |
| Part Time | 7858 |
Part-time students outnumber full-time students (1.27:1) at Santa Fe College.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.20 |
| Asian | 4.50 |
| Black/African American | 11.90 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.10 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 24.80 |
| White/Caucasian | 51.10 |
| Other/Unknown | 7.40 |
The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (51.1%) followed by Hispanic/Latino (24.8%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.00 |
| Male | 46.00 |
At 54%, female students outnumber male students by a notable margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
Study at a college where international education and diversity are valued and celebrated. Eighty-nine (89) countries all around the world are represented by our international population of students.
| Total Students: | 14,022 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students: | 14,022 |
| Graduate Students: | 0 |
| Average Student Age: | 24 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2022)
All services provided by the Office of Financial Aid are available to all currently enrolled students, including those students whom are only enrolled in online classes.
for Full-Time
per Credit Hour
per Credit Hour
Scholarships
Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. This financial assistance helps cover educational expenses and related costs. There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Full-time enrollment is 12 credits per semester or 30 credits per year. Many full-time students take 12 credits in fall, 12 credits in spring, and 6 credits in summer.
10 SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Enroll at Santa Fe. Student must have a SF ID number before application is processed.
- Alachua and Bradford county resident (unless otherwise stated on scholarship announcements)
- High school diploma or GED
- High school or post-secondary GPA 2.0 (unless otherwise stated on the scholarship announcements)
- Plan to enroll as a full-time student (12 credit hours per term)
- A 100 word essay describing career goals and benefits of receiving a scholarship.
- Scholarships are non-transferable.
- Students can receive only one scholarship award per academic year.
- Scholarships are applied to the academic year awarded.
- Thank you note must be received before award is posted to the student's college account.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | 3210.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 783.00 |
| Housing Costs | 0.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $3,993.00 consists of $3,210.00 for Tuition, $783.00 for Books and Supplies, and $0.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of 2022)
Accepted
Application Fee
Tuition Deposit
for Merit Scholarship
Santa Fe College offers more than 90 Certificate and Associate's Degree programs, 9 Bachelor's Degree programs, and sends more transfer students to UF than any other college. SF's graduation rate ranks first among Florida public colleges.
A list of critical dates is available online at: https://www.sfcollege.edu/registrar/calendars/index
Distance Learning (as of 2022)
SF offers over 300 online course sections each term. Students can register for online courses in eSantaFe by choosing "Online" under the campus listing.
Santa Fe's Distance Learning Fee is $10 per credit hour.
Santa Fe College offers numerous certificate and associate's degree programs, nine bachelor's degree programs, and sends more transfer students to UF than any other college. SF's graduation rate ranks first among Florida public colleges, and SF is in the Top 10 nationally for the number of A.A degrees awarded.
Santa Fe College publishes Distance Learning courses on the FloridaShines Course Catalog. Students enrolled in other Florida public institutions can start registration as transient students directly from the catalog.
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Campus Life (as of 2022)
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Student Life supports SF Student Government, Events, Athletics and special interest clubs for our students to participate in each term.
Sports
Santa Fe College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Citrus Conference.
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Intramural Sports: SF students can sign up at SF Intramurals Athletics website.
Sports involvement in SF Clubs: SF Students can contact clubs on the SF College website.
Sports Management via SF Athletics: SF Students majoring in sports management can engage with the athletic department and gain experience in the areas of marketing, promotions, game/event management, social media/video production, and sports information. Volunteer and paid positions available. Contact the Athletic Director.
The Athletic Department boasts a graduation rate of over 80% and is one of the strongest programs in NJCAA Region VIII. Our five teams compete in the Citrus Conference, and four teams have represented Region VIII at the national tournament for men’s baseball, women’s softball, women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball over college history. Students interested in being recruited should visit our website and contact the appropriate coach.
- NJCAA-Div I
- Citrus Conference
Returning Students (as of 2022)
Students returning to SF after missing one full year will need to complete the "readmit" application on eSantaFe.