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Santa Fe Community College, New Mexico

Overview of Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe Community College is found in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe is a rural site not far from an urban area. 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 design, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Santa Fe Community College Selectivity

Santa Fe Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 3,894 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Santa Fe Community College are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe Community College
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508-4887
General Phone: (505) 428-1000
Admissions Phone: (505) 428-1278
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 428-1268
http://www.SFCCNM.EDU

Santa Fe Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Santa Fe Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine43registered nursing
Liberal Arts31general studies, Spanish language, sign language translation, area and Cultural studies
Business And Management30business management, accounting, entrepreneurship
Design16interior design, design and visual communication, fashion design
Family And Social Work16social work
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and safety
Computer Science And Engineering14computer and info science, data processing tech
Medical Assistant And Technician10dental assistant
Engineering Technician7construction engineering tech
Law5legal assistant
Education And Teaching5education, kindergarten/preschool teaching
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy5health and physical education, parks and recreation studies
Art Studies3art studies
Office And Administration3administrative assistant
Production Trades3woodworking
Cooking And Culinary Arts2chef training
Science1biology

Number of programs and degrees for Santa Fe Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree18924
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2010

Student Body

In 2005, Santa Fe Community College had a total enrollment of 3,894 students (1,955 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White49%
Black1%
Hispanic38%
Asian2%
American Indian4%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1911%
20-218%
22-249%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-399%
40-4916%
50-6413%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Mexico91%
State unknown2%
New Hampshire1%
Kentucky1%
Michigan1%
Montana1%
Idaho1%
Wisconsin1%
Oklahoma1%
Kansas1%
Missouri1%
Arizona1%

Santa Fe Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time30 %

Santa Fe Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(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.

Santa Fe Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (505) 428-1278

Santa Fe Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,363
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,366
Books and supplies$ 600

Financial Aid:
Santa Fe Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2278100)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 428-1268

Santa Fe Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2729

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year3$59,2981*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$59,2981*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year23$41,97928$43,452
All faculty totalacademic year23$41,97928$43,452

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

Santa Fe Community College Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Spanish Language and Literature

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Woodworking, General

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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Santa Fe Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Santa Fe Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Santa Fe Community College % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Santa Fe Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Santa Fe Community College % of degrees in design
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Santa Fe Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Santa Fe Community College % of degrees in business and management
Minority % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Santa Fe Community College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Santa Fe Community College % of degrees in family and social work
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Santa Fe Community College Number of students
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Santa Fe Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
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 placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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