Santa Fe College — tuition $1,872 in-state, $7,418 out-of-stateSanta Fe College campus, Gainesville, FL. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
C
40/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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 first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Santa Fe College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$41,631
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,919
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,310
Median debt at graduation
53.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 74th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Santa Fe College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~8,482 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person48%
Hybrid (Some Online)31%
Fully Online21%
📊 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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