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Students attend College Of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. College Of Santa Fe degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. College Of Santa Fe is known for its programs in music, art studies, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
College Of Santa Fe maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,661 students at College Of Santa Fe (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at College Of Santa Fe. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (505) 473-6133
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 473-6454
http://www.csf.edu
College Of Santa Fe awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 113 | business management, accounting, management information systems, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 99 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, education courses, special education, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | creative writing, political science, interdisciplinary studies, humanities, English, technical and business writing |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 33 | film studies, multimedia, photography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 31 | computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | environmental science, environmental studies, conservation |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Media | 5 | communication and journalism |
| Fine Arts | 5 | painting, sculpture |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Santa Fe in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 301 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 100 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, College Of Santa Fe had a total enrollment of 1,661 students (1,113 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 34% |
| Texas | 13% |
| California | 8% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
College Of Santa Fe offers campus housing for 499 of its 1,113 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Fe, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 597 | 434 | 73% | 129 | 30% |
| Men | 251 | 179 | 71% | 62 | 35% |
| Women | 346 | 255 | 74% | 67 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 473-6133
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,276 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,276 |
| Room and board | $ 6,702 |
| Room charge | $ 3,204 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,498 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,226 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Santa Fe participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 264900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 473-6454
College Of Santa Fe has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $72,643 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $49,421 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $68,792 | 5 | $59,109 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $64,798 | 7 | $62,756 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $50,963 | 3 | $49,647 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $47,339 | 9 | $47,133 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $56,336 | 19 | $53,286 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 0 | 7 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Technical and Business Writing
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Santa Fe Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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