The College of Santa Fe, a small liberal arts institute, was established in 1859 as the St. Michael’s College. In 1874, the institute was chartered as the College of the Christian Brothers of New Mexico. It finally came to be known as the College of Santa Fe in 1966, and began to enroll female students the same year. The college is also known as CSF, and its main campus is in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 1986, it opened a branch campus in Albuquerque. CSF offers a variety of programs in the fields of photography, art, and education, among others.
The athletics teams of the College of Santa Fe are known as the Prairie Dogs. They compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The students take part in sports such as cross country, tennis, baseball, and soccer. Additionally, they also participate in several on-campus clubs and organizations such as the Anime Club, and Amnesty International.
Students attend College Of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. College Of Santa Fe degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
College Of Santa Fe is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580.
College Of Santa Fe maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 672 students at College Of Santa Fe (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. College Of Santa Fe offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Santa Fe
1600 St. Michael's Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505-7634
General Phone: (505) 473-6011
http://www.csf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography and Commercial Art | 42 | film studies, multimedia, photography |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | creative writing, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, humanities, international studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 19 | drama, acting, theatre design, theatre arts management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology, art therapy |
| Media | 10 | communication and journalism |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies, arts management |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Fine Arts | 4 | painting, art history and criticism |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies, natural resources courses |
| Business and Management | 2 | international business |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | elementary school teaching |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Santa Fe in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 139 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, College Of Santa Fe had a total enrollment of 672 students (680 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
College Of Santa Fe offers campus housing for 545 of its 680 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Fe, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 560 | 552 | 99% | 163 | 30% |
| Men | 271 | 267 | 99% | 85 | 32% |
| Women | 289 | 285 | 99% | 78 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,558 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,558 |
| Room and board | $ 8,458 |
| Room charge | $ 4,565 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,893 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,180 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,380 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Santa Fe participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 264900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $75,833 | 7 | $75,603 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $61,327 | 3 | $64,372 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $53,178 | 7 | $55,047 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $63,701 | 17 | $65,157 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 0 | 9 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
International Business/Trade/Commerce
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Santa Fe Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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