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Santa Fe Community College
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Santa Fe Community College Academics
Santa Fe Community College, a two-year institution in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers associate degrees and certificates in dozens of fields. The college has a School of Business and Applied Technologies, School of Education, School of Arts and Design, and School of Liberal Arts and Core Studies.
Santa Fe has associate’s degrees in Arts, Science, Applied Arts, and Applied Science. Specific degrees include Business Administration, Teacher Education, Computer Science, Gallery Management, Banking and Mortgage Services, Culinary Arts, and Interior Design.
The college also offers certificates in dozens of professions, including dental assisting, environmental technologies, fitness instructor training, paralegal studies, and substance abuse treatment. The certificate programs are one-year courses that help a student gain knowledge and experience in their chosen field.
Santa Fe Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. A number of the college’s programs are accredited by prestigious institutions. These include the Santa Fe Nursing Program, which is accredited by both the NLN Accrediting Commission and the New Mexico Board of Nursing, the Dental Assisting Program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation; and the Early Childhood Program, accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.
Santa Fe Community College Admissions
Santa Fe Community College has an open admissions policy. The only prerequisites needed are a high school diploma. However, math and English students may need to take a placement exam to help Santa Fe educators decide the best course for the applicant’s educational and career goals.
The college is designed for people who want to enhance their work skills, as well as students looking to stay close to home for two years before transferring to a four-year university. Admission counselors are available to help applicants plan the early portion of their time in school.
Santa Fe Community College Financial Aid
Scholarships and federal financial aid are available for students who need assistance paying for school. Students should begin by filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which can be done online. The deadline for submitting the FAFSA is typically mid-May for the fall semester.
The deadline for applying for scholarships to attend SFCC is in early to mid June
The Santa Fe Community College financial aid website describes in full the type of assistance available, and also will walk the student through the application process.
Santa Fe Community College Students
Santa Fe Community College is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a city known for its artistic and multicultural flavor. Formally founded in 1610, it is the oldest state capitol in what is now the United States. In addition, its capitol building is the only round capitol building in the country.
Sante Fe is a treasure trove for the art lover. The city is home to the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Wheelwright Museum of American Art, and the very popular Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, which houses the largest collection of O’Keeffe works anywhere in the world.
On campus, the college has many activities for students outside of the classroom. KSFR-FM, Santa Fe’s public radio and public television, is located on the SFCC campus. Moreover, the Visual Art Gallery shows works of art from both the faculty and students of the college’s Department of Fine Arts. The college also has a planetarium.
Information Summary
Ranks 2749th overall and 23rd in New Mexico
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
41.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$1,863 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
51% / 24% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,873 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Large
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Santa Fe Community College?
Ranks 4099th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $969 | $1,290 | $2,325 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $144 | $144 | $144 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $32 | $43 | $78 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $1,863 | $2,184 | $3,219 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,178 | $14,499 | $15,534 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,458 | $4,779 | $5,814 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,049  $1,113 |
$1,363  $1,434 |
$2,366  $2,469 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750  $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,720  $9,720 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,595  $2,595 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,595  $2,595 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Santa Fe Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Santa Fe Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Santa Fe Community College Ranks 5144th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,100 | 68 |  52% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $200 | 28 |  21% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $400 | 71 |  54% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,312 | 15 |  11% |
| Any financial aid type | 105 |  80% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Santa Fe Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 15 | 38 | 53 |
Hispanic | 554 | 996 | 1,550 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 48 | 70 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 38 | 60 | 98 |
White Non-Hispanic | 580 | 986 | 1,566 |
Race Unknown | 259 | 268 | 527 |
| Total | 1,471 | 2,402 | 3,873 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Santa Fe Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 34 | 40 | |
| 8 | 29 | 37 | |
| 7 | 21 | 28 | |
| 2 | 15 | 17 | |
| 1 | 14 | 15 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Santa Fe Community College Ranks 2228th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,632 ($47,849 male / $47,461 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 59 (26 male / 33 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 289 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $579,134 |
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