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Santa Fe College

Public Gainesville, FL · Suburban · Southeast · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
53%
Graduation Rate
$41,631
Earnings (10yr)
$11,098
Net Price
11,122
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Overview

Santa Fe College serves over 11,100 students, making it a key player in the Gainesville area. Its graduation rate stands at 53%, indicating that just over half of students complete their programs in a timely manner. This statistic is crucial for prospective students to consider when evaluating their educational journey.

According to Opportunity Insights data, Santa Fe College does not provide a detailed mobility rate. However, students who graduate can expect to earn an average of $41,631 within ten years. This income level is important for assessing long-term financial stability and career prospects after graduation.

The cost of attendance is relatively low, with a net price of $11,098 and a median debt of $11,310. This accessibility makes Santa Fe College an attractive option for many students, especially those who receive Pell Grants, which account for 28% of the student body. Students in popular programs such as Humanities, Health Professions, Computer Science & IT, Business & Marketing, and Construction Trades often thrive here, finding valuable pathways to careers in a variety of fields.

Rankings

How Santa Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation53%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$11KMedian Debt$11KPell Grant Rate28%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$10K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$12K$48-75K$13K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1482.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1221.9%MOBILITY181.14%

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,563
In-State Tuition
$9,189
Out-of-State
$11,098
Avg Net Price
$11,310
Median Debt
28%
Pell Grant Rate
11%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$10,268
Family Income $0–$30K
$10,485
Family Income $30K–$48K
$11,608
Family Income $48K–$75K
$13,201
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$34,919
6 Years After Entry
$39,067
8 Years
$41,631
10 Years
0.27x
Debt-to-Earnings
52%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,919 6yr $39,067 8yr $41,631 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

181.14%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1221.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1482.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$66,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.97
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.08
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 33%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,821
Diversity Index 0.68
First-Gen Students 42%

Top Programs

Humanities 63%
Health Professions 18%
Computer Science & IT 8%
Business & Marketing 4%
Construction Trades 2%
Criminal Justice 1%
Precision Production 1%
Education 1%