Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College Overview

Santa Fe College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Gainesville, Florida. Santa Fe College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 12,607 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Activities at Santa Fe College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Santa Fe College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Santa Fe College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Santa Fe College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Santa Fe College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Santa Fe College on the Student Life page.

2022 Santa Fe College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$2,568
Out-of-State	$9,190

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Is Santa Fe College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Santa Fe College offers and if the school might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Santa Fe College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Santa Fe College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Santa Fe College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Santa Fe College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Santa Fe College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Santa Fe College.

Based on this information, is Santa Fe College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Santa Fe College a good school for you?

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Where is Santa Fe College?

Santa Fe College is located in the suburban setting of Gainesville, Florida, in the suburbs of Jacksonville.

If you are interested in seeing Santa Fe College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Gainesville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Gainesville Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Santa Fe College and Gainesville are like without leaving home.

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