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Santa Fe Community College

6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a  Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs.

School Highlights

Santa Fe Community College serves 4,432 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,432 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,139
  • Out-state tuition: $4,131
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Santa Fe Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 337 teachers has declined by 27% over five years.
Santa Fe Community College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
337 staff
111 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
142
57

Student Body

The student population of Santa Fe Community College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Santa Fe Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,432 students
1,111 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Santa Fe Community College and community college average student staff ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
696 students
374 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Santa Fe Community College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
3,736 students
737 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Santa Fe Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Santa Fe Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New Mexico.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
304 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,653 students
490 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Santa Fe Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,584 students
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Santa Fe Community College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Santa Fe Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
48%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Fe Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
1%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Fe Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
38%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Fe Community College and the percentage of White community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Santa Fe Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Santa Fe Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
4%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Santa Fe Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Fe Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Fe Community College and the community college average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2452%
0.2475%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Santa Fe Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3644%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$36,300
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Santa Fe Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of New Mexico by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,139 is more than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,131 is less than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,139
$2,058
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Santa Fe Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,131
$4,616
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Santa Fe Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
In-district tuition fees: 1851
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
19%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Santa Fe Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,236
$13,236
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Santa Fe Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,125
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Santa Fe Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Santa Fe Community College and the community college average percent admitted of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Established in 1983, Santa Fe Community College has grown rapidly, both in enrollment and campus expansion. Today, the college serves more than 8,000 students in any given semester in its credit, noncredit and adult basic education programs. SFCC's campus is situated on 366 acres off Richards Avenue, south of Rodeo Road. Construction has been guided by a long-range campus development plan, which has enabled the college to create a first-class, state-of-the-art learning environment with modern classrooms, technologically smart labs and other specialized spaces, including centers for fitness education, the arts, early childhood development and instructional technology. SFCC is currently accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Santa Fe Community College cost?
Santa Fe Community College's tuition is approximately $2,139 for In-State students and $4,131 for Out-State students.
What schools are Santa Fe Community College often compared to?
Santa Fe Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Central New Mexico Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Santa Fe Community College?
The acceptance rate of Santa Fe Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Santa Fe Community College's ranking?
Santa Fe Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,432 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,139
  • Out-state tuition: $4,131
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Verified school update

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