Santa Fe College: Review & Facts

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Santa Fe College is a medium four-year, public school with 12,730 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1966 and is one of the 8 schools located in Gainesville, Florida.

Academic Offerings

Santa Fe College will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
51
Santa Fe College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Computer Science, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Santa Fe College is fair at 70% (close to Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Santa Fe College is below average: 57%. Approximately 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Santa Fe College is reasonably decent -- 20:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is low - $7,500 per year. The additional fees at Santa Fe College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,800; which comes to $9,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Santa Fe College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Santa Fe College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (352) 395-5000 or check Santa Fe College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Santa Fe College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Santa Fe College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Currently there is no on-campus housing at Santa Fe College.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Santa Fe College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Santa Fe College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Santa Fe College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Santa Fe College
3000 Northwest 83rd Street
Gainesville, Florida
32606-6210, USA
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