C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100

Santa Fe College

4-Year Public
📍 Gainesville, Florida 32606
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Quick Stats

12,698
Total Enrollment
52%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,790
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Santa Fe College

67% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 8,482 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$343,889
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,739
1-Year Change
-0.4%
For parents & investors

The Santa Fe College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $343,889
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,739/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32615 (5.2% cap, Alachua)

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🏆 Where Santa Fe College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Animal Sciences, Other
of 2 schools
#8
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
of 15 schools
#12
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
of 100 schools
#22
Network and System Administration/Administrator
of 45 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,872 $7,418

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Out Loans
$11,790
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,251
$30,001 - $48,000$10,703
$48,001 - $75,000$11,927
$75,001 - $110,000$13,409
$110,001+$13,579

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2,057 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 206 grads/yr Information Technology 117 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 76 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 58 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 49 grads/yr Animal Sciences, Other 46 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 39 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 39 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 33 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 33 grads/yr Accounting 28 grads/yr Building/Construction Site Management/Manager 27 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 25 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 23 grads/yr Electrician 22 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 22 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 21 grads/yr Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 20 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Santa Fe College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Student Demographics

12,698
Total Students
54%
Women
71%
Traditional Age (18-24)
67%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Hispanic 22%
Black 12%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 67%
With Family 33%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~8,482 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 48%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Santa Fe College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Santa Fe College?
Tuition at Santa Fe College is $1,872 for in-state students and $7,418 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,790.
What is the graduation rate at Santa Fe College?
The graduation rate at Santa Fe College is 52%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Santa Fe College a good school?
Santa Fe College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Santa Fe College?
Santa Fe College has a total enrollment of 12,698 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Santa Fe College?
Yes! Approximately 67% of students at Santa Fe College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 8,482 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Gainesville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology