Santa Fe Community College is found in Gainesville, Florida, and is part of the state’s public school system. For a few select majors, Santa Fe Community College offers bachelor’s degrees. Associate degrees are available at SFCC for students who are not interested in transferring to a four year institution. Career-oriented degrees such as Fire Science Technology and Legal Assisting are available for qualifying students. Both degree tracks are intended to help make graduates more marketable to prospective employers.
Meanwhile more traditional degrees in Architecture, Dance, Linguistics, Engineering, and Elementary Education are available to students seeking associate’s degrees. Four year degrees available to prospective SFCC students include, Early Childhood Education, Health Services Administration, and Nursing. The bulk of the degree programs at Santa Fe Community College are two year degrees given the curricular design of the school.
Located in the large city of Gainesville, next to the University of Florida, there are plenty of things to do in your off time. Gainesville is filled with clubs, restaurants, and other amenities that tend to keep students busy when they aren’t working on their academic careers. In addition, Santa Fe Community College has sports teams that carry a relatively large following.
There are currently 21,030 students attending Santa Fe Community College, and in 2012 tuition was $2,167 for in state students. For out of state students, that number jumped more than triple to $8,169. Santa Fe Community College offers its students financial aid in the form of federal loans, work study, and pell grants in order to help offset these upfront financial costs.
If you are interested in applying for Santa Fe Community College, all you need are your GED records or high school transcripts, and proof of in state residency to qualify for the lower, in-state tuition rates. Visit with a school admissions officer today or complete the form on this page to learn more about SFCC.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,400. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $1,900-$2,200
- Out-of-State: $7,400-$8,902
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $110-$130 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $380-$460 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 72% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 58% | $4,629 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 26% | $4,902 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Santa Fe Community College may offer services like:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for this school, versus those community colleges in Florida, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
| Santa Fe Community College | Alachua County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 47.1% | - | 36.8% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18.5% | - | 12.6% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Assistant Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1972)
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1977)
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1987)
- Click the link to get a list of all the Florida nursing schools
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2014)
- Click the link to get a list of all the Florida nursing schools
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2014)
- Click the link to get a list of all the Florida nursing schools
- Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1970)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Santa Fe Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, C)
- Office Management and Supervision (A, C)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
- Data Entry Technology (C)
- Small Business Management (A, C)
- Information Systems (C)
- Advertising and Marketing (A, C)
- Ecommerce (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Graphics (A, C)
- Computer Programming (A, C)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications (C)
- Information Technology (C)
- Computer Networking (A)
- Computer Programming, Vendor and Product Certification (C)
- Web Design (A)
- System Administration
Construction Trades
Education
- Early Childhood Education (A, B)
Engineering Technology
- Biomedical Technology (A)
- Automotive Engineering (A)
- Construction Engineering Technology (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care Provider (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A, B)
- EMT & Paramedic (A, C)
- Healthcare Administration (A, B)
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Cardiovascular Technologist (A)
- Respiratory Therapy (A, C)
- Radiology Technician (A, C)
- Dental Hygienist (A)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (A, C)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- Surgical Technologist (C)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Ultrasound Technician (C)
- Medical Technology (B)
- Nuclear Medicine (A)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Science Technology
- Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (C)
- Corrections Officer (C)
- Law and Justice Administration (A)
- Fire Prevention
Transportation and Materials Moving
- Aviation and Airway Management (A)
- Commercial Airline Pilot
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Santa Fe Community College.
- Florida Gateway College in Lake City, FL (37 miles away)
- College of Central Florida in Ocala, FL (39 miles away)
- St. Johns River State College in Palatka, FL (45 miles away)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL (64 miles away)
- Lake - Sumter Community College in Leesburg, FL (70 miles away)