Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Santa Fe College is a public institution in Gainesville, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 11,122 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,631 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 52.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $11,310, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.68x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,098 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Business Administration & Management, and Computer & Information Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,631
Graduation Rate
52.7%
Median Debt
$11,310
Average Net Price
$11,098
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.88x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.68x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
11,122
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,563
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,189
Pell Grant Rate
28.0%
Federal Loan Rate
11.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,268
Income $30K–$48K
$10,485
Income $48K–$75K
$11,608
Income $110K+
$13,201
Student Demographics
Women
56.9%
White
50.3%
Black
11.6%
Hispanic
23.1%
Asian
3.9%
Two or More Races
5.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (49)
Bachelor (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $89,675 | 86 |
| Business Administration & Management | $57,645 | 69 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 27 |
| Health Services Administration | $61,062 | 26 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 26 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 25 |
| Teacher Education | $45,196 | 22 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 6 |
Associate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,030 | 1,790 |
| Registered Nursing | $77,374 | 123 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $66,997 | 66 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $40,794 | 45 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 35 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 31 |
| Animal Sciences | $34,888 | 23 |
| Dental Support Services | $58,179 | 23 |
| Computer Programming | $49,154 | 20 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $49,896 | 10 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,574 | 115 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 60 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 42 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 38 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 34 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 26 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 19 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 17 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 8 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Carpentry | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Florida
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Construction Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Florida
- Most Affordable Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI Colleges in Florida
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