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Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe Community College, or SFCC, is a public two-year community college, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It enrolls more than 14,000 students annually. The campus of the college sits on 366 acres. SFCC campus is home to the studios and offices of KSFR-FM, Santa Fe's public radio station and SFC TV public television.

SFCC offers more than 50 degrees and certificate programs. It caters to the academic, career and personal-enrichment needs of local residents, businesses, and government and public service organizations. SFCC also offers a variety of occupational specialties and career-oriented programs in diverse fields of study. Additionally, it provides regionally recognized programs in fine woodworking, media arts, fine arts and film.

Overview of Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe Community College is found in Gainesville, FL. Gainesville is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Santa Fe Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Santa Fe Community College Selectivity

Santa Fe Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Santa Fe Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 14,824 in 2007 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe Community College
3000 NW 83rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
General Phone: (352) 395-5000
http://www.sfcc.edu

Santa Fe Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts2,442liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine471EMT paramedic, registered nursing, various nursing, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology191cardiovascular tech, dental hygienist, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, nuclear medical tech
Security And Law Enforcement112criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech
Business And Management112business management, entrepreneurship, management information systems, accounting and related services
Engineering Technician106construction engineering tech, computer systems tech, automotive tech, biomedical tech, plastics engineering tech
Computer Science And Engineering98computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming
Photography And Commercial Art57commercial art
Animal Science And Care51various animal sciences courses
Family And Social Work36child care provider
Medical Administration29medical records tech
Office And Administration26executive secretary
Science And Laboratory Technician17biology tech
Mechanics And Repair15automobile mechanics, HVAC
Construction Trades14electrician, carpentry, plumbing
Law9legal assistant
Production Trades9welding

Number of programs and degrees for Santa Fe Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree3,05827
Award of less than 1 academic year51512
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years20911
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years135

Student Body

In 2007, Santa Fe Community College had a total enrollment of 14,824 students (10,261 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White70%
Black13%
Hispanic9%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1931%
20-2126%
22-2415%
25-2911%
30-344%
35-393%
40-494%
50-641%
65+0%

Santa Fe Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %
Part-Time54 %

Santa Fe Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Gainesville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Santa Fe Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,604
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,061
Books and supplies$ 700

Financial Aid:
Santa Fe Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 151900)

Santa Fe Community College Faculty

Santa Fe Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured92112
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1830

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year3$59,4915$49,367
All faculty totalcalendar year3$59,4915$49,367

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year107$47,854137$46,313
All faculty totalacademic year107$47,854137$46,313

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Santa Fe Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total313263
Basketball141327
Baseball17017
All Other Sports01919

Santa Fe Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, Other

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

Santa Fe Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Santa Fe Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Santa Fe Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Santa Fe Community College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Santa Fe Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Santa Fe Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Santa Fe Community College Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Santa Fe Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Santa Fe Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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