Santa Fe Community College is found in Gainesville, Florida. 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.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Santa Fe Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 13,688 in 2005 at Santa Fe Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Santa Fe Community College
3000 NW 83rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
General Phone: (352) 395-5000
Admissions Phone: (352) 395-5443
Financial Aid Phone: (352) 395-5480
http://www.sfcc.edu
Santa Fe Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,889 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 270 | registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 156 | radiation therapist, cardiovascular tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, mental health services tech, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 86 | computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 72 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering Technician | 71 | computer systems tech, construction engineering tech, biomedical tech, automotive tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 50 | commercial art |
| Business And Management | 37 | business management, entrepreneurship, accounting and related services, management information systems |
| Animal Science And Care | 29 | various animal sciences courses |
| Mechanics And Repair | 26 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 22 | executive secretary |
| Construction Trades | 22 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry, masonry |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | medical records tech |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care provider |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 4 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Santa Fe Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,340 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 281 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 155 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 11 | 1 |
In 2005, Santa Fe Community College had a total enrollment of 13,688 students (9,530 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gainesville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (352) 395-5443
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,521 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,634 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (352) 395-5480
Santa Fe Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 92 | 102 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 44 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 7 | $49,107 | 7 | $48,693 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $49,107 | 7 | $48,693 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 113 | $47,905 | 139 | $46,795 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 113 | $47,905 | 139 | $46,795 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 28 | 55 |
| Basketball | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
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
Mason/Masonry
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Santa Fe Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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