Santa Fe College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4543 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1259 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1183 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 5 | In Gainesville |
| #6302 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 12,698
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- sfcollege.edu
Santa Fe College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Santa Fe College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
3,983 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,631 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Santa Fe College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6627 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2761 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 1471 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 545 (4%) |
| Asian | 539 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 362 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 347 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $2,547
- Students receiving aid
- 73%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,872 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,872 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,418 |
| Fee in-district | $691 |
| Fee in-state | $691 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,771 |
Santa Fe College majors
Santa Fe College has granted 294 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Santa Fe College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1,790 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 123 | 86 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 69 | |
| Information Technology | 31 | 25 |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 36 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | 26 |
| Accounting | 27 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 26 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | 22 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 23 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 23 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 23 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 20 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 18 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 16 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 13 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 12 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 11 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 10 | |
| Computer Graphics | 9 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 8 | |
| Biotechnology | 7 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 6 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 6 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 4 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 2 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,222 | 294 |
Santa Fe College has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 50% | 54% |
Publications & Citations
Santa Fe College has published 162 scientific papers with 1,491 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 3 |
| 2012 | 11 | 13 |
| 2013 | 6 | 21 |
| 2014 | 10 | 30 |
| 2015 | 8 | 44 |
| 2016 | 10 | 77 |
| 2017 | 12 | 87 |
| 2018 | 15 | 141 |
| 2019 | 5 | 139 |
| 2020 | 11 | 176 |
| 2021 | 13 | 162 |
| 2022 | 20 | 177 |
| 2023 | 7 | 221 |
| 2024 | 7 | 168 |
Notable alumni
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Marco Rubio
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician, diplomat, and attorney currently serving as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2011 to 2025 as a United States senator from Florida and was a candidate for president of the United States in the 2016 Republican primaries.
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Connie Mack IV
- Occupations
- marketing executivepolitician
- Biography
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Cornelius Harvey McGillicuddy IV, known popularly as Connie Mack IV, is an American politician and lobbyist. He is the former U.S. Representative for Florida's 14th congressional district, serving from 2005 to 2013. A Republican, he ran for the U.S. Senate in 2012, losing to Democrat Bill Nelson. He is the son of former Republican U.S. Senator Connie Mack III and the great-grandson of baseball manager Connie Mack.
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Craig Fugate
- Biography
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William Craig Fugate is the former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. As director for the Florida Emergency Management Division, he oversaw the "Big 4 of '04" and as the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, he organized recovery efforts for a record of eighty-seven disasters in 2011.
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Adam Kluger
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Adam Kluger is an American music manager, and the founder and CEO of the Kluger Agency, an agency that arranges product placements in music videos and on musical recordings.
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Alec Asher
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Alec Edward Asher is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers and the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).
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Karen Thurman
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Karen Lee Loveland Thurman is a former U.S. Representative from Florida, serving five consecutive terms from 1993 to 2003. She is a Democrat and served as chair of the Florida Democratic Party from 2005 to 2010.
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Clovis Watson, Jr
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Clovis Watson Jr. is the former sheriff of Alachua County, Florida. A Democrat, he was elected in 2020 and served from 2021 to 2023. Previously, he served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives from 2012 to 2020, representing the 20th District, encompassing eastern Alachua County and northwestern Marion County from Gainesville to Ocala.
General info
| Founded | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 951 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3000 Northwest 83rd Street Gainesville, Florida, 32606-6210 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 141,000 |
| Phone | 3523955000 |