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Public, 4-Year
Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in FL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$2,563

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

51.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$41,631

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Santa Fe College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Gainesville, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,563, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 51.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$10,252

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$11,631

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$106,058

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$222,368

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Santa Fe College is $11,310.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
53.5%
46.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
50.4%
Hispanic
22.6%
Black
12.0%
Two or more
4.7%
Asian
3.9%
International
3.1%
Unknown
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

2

Burglary

1

Theft

1

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$2,563

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$10,251
$30k - $48k$10,703
$48k - $75k$11,927
$75k+$13,409

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,310
Pell Grant Recipients27.5%
Using Federal Loans11.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment35.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$2,464
Pell Grant Recipients27.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

51.3%

In-State Cost

$2,563

Age 25+ Students

21.9%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 14

Working at 6yr

4,278 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Gainesville (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Gainesville (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Gainesville

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,053

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,162

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,397

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Gainesville metropolitan area.