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.
The school is known for its programs in design, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Santa Fe Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 43 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | general studies, Spanish language, sign language translation, area and Cultural studies |
| Business And Management | 30 | business management, accounting, entrepreneurship |
| Design | 16 | interior design, design and visual communication, fashion design |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | dental assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | construction engineering tech |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | education, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 3 | woodworking |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | chef training |
| Science | 1 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Santa Fe Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 189 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 10 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 91% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 428-1278
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 29 |
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 | 3 | $59,298 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $59,298 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 23 | $41,979 | 28 | $43,452 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $41,979 | 28 | $43,452 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Santa Fe Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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