Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe Community College was founded in 1983 and now enrolls around 6,101 students a year, including 6,101 undergrads.

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Learn more about life at Santa Fe Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Santa Fe Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Santa Fe Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Santa Fe Community College

Retention is 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.

About 51% of students who start at Santa Fe Community College return for their second year of 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 Community 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.

Santa Fe Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. For each full-time student, Santa Fe Community College spends about $3,044 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Santa Fe Community College

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available 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! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Community College. Based on this information, how does Santa Fe Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Santa Fe Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Santa Fe Community College?

Santa Fe Community College is located in the rural setting of Santa Fe, New Mexico, less than an hour from Albuquerque.

If you want to see Santa Fe Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 25 to Santa Fe, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Albuquerque International Sunport.

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

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