Santa Fe College - Gainesville

3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606

Website: Santa Fe College - Gainesville

Santa Fe College - Gainesville School Description

For 25 years, Santa Fe College has been the learning destination for thousands of people of all ages. We have:

* an outstanding cadre of faculty and staff
* high-quality educational programs in a wide range of academic and occupational areas
* a modern campus with state-of-the-art learning labs and a host of special services

all designed to make SFCC the local destination for success!

At Santa Fe College we are committed to adding value to the lives of our students and enriching our community. We are a dynamic and innovative learning community. Our students are our first priority, and we strive to offer the best possible assistance.

Santa Fe is an “open door” institution, meaning there is no required GPA for admissions and there is no cap on the number of students admitted. We use your placement test scores to determine the level of coursework at which you’ll start.

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Santa Fe College - Gainesville

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
For the community college in Santa Fe, New Mexico, see Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe College is a state college that is part of Florida's system of higher education. Santa Fe is accredited by Florida's Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in North Central Florida, its main campus is in Gainesville, Florida. More than 50 Technology and Applied Sciences programs are accredited in their respective fields.

History

Santa Fe Community College was established by the Florida Legislature in 1966 in response to a request from the Alachua and Bradford County Boards of Public Instruction, which had canvassed the area and learned that the community would be well served if all citizens have the opportunity for an education. There are programs at Santa Fe that match the interests and meet the needs of almost every student. Most of these programs can be completed in two years. In 2008, Santa Fe College officially changed its name to emphasize the bachelor's degree programs that it will be offering.

Degrees

Arts and Sciences Program

Offering the Associate of Arts Degree, the Arts and Sciences Program consists primarily of liberal arts and sciences courses. This program culminates in a two-year liberal arts degree that can be transferred to a university which offers a bachelor's degree. The descriptions, course numbers and content of classes at Santa Fe are the same as those in the first two years at Florida's public universities. Santa Fe's liberal arts courses are also transferable to most public and private four-year schools in the US.

Technology and Applied Sciences Program

Offering the Associate of Science degree or certificate, the Associate of Science program consists of technology and applied sciences courses to prepare students for careers in skilled professions. Some of these programs enable them to transfer to a four-year college or university. Programs offered are Dental Assisting, Air Conditioning Repair, Automotive Technology, Child Development, Construction, Public Safety, Zoo Animal Technology, Information Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Aviation Safety and Nursing.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
69%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,061
Students Receiving Aid:
70%
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Santa Fe College - Gainesville Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Santa Fe College - Gainesville Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 69%
Part-Time 31%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
African-American 12%
Hispanic 9%
Other 4%
Asian 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 95%
Virginia 0%
California 0%
Georgia 0%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Santa Fe College - Gainesville Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 1,604 $ 6,061  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,291 $ 5,159  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 313 $ 903  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,858 30%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,423 52%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,691 16%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,679 22%  
Any Aid:
  70%  

College Advice on Santa Fe College - Gainesville

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Question: Santa Fe Community College? What do I need to do to get in?

I want to join the teaching zoo. I plan On being a zoo keeper. I heard you have to go to college before you join this college is that true? I make great grades and I plan on volunteering at the zoo this summer.
18 months ago

Best Answer

Santa Fe Community College in Florida, right? My sister went there, and did that program! She loved it, and was very much in demand by zoos when she graduated. You don't need to go to college first. You can go right to Santa Fe, if you take the SAT or ACT first. It's only if you don't take the SAT or ACT that you need college classes first. In fact, I'd strongly suggest you give them a call, so you can discuss what you need to do to get into the zoo program. You do need to apply way far in advance, though, because they only accept about 50 students per term. So apply at least a year in advance. Really. They have that much of a wait list. To apply, you have to apply BOTH to SFCC and to the Zoo Tech program. SFC's application is available on line at www.sfc.edu To get the Zoo animal tech application, you need to ask for it by emailing your full name and mailing address to linda.asbell@sfc.edu You definitely want to volunteer at a zoo this summer. That's a very good idea. Here are details on how to apply to this program: http://inst.sfcc.edu/~zoo/PROGINFO.HTM#app

Question: How Close is Santa Fe Community College to Universtiy of Flordia?

I plan on going to UF to become a phsycologist and my bf is planning on Santa Fe to become a police officer and if anyone has any tips or info on becoming a phsycologist that would be greatly appreciated
19 months ago

Best Answer

I think pretty close. I remember seeing signs for Santa fe community college when I visited UF. Its not far.

Question: does anyone know santa fe community college in FL ?

I may go to santa fe community college after i graduate from high school . does anyone study there ? how 's this college ?
22 months ago

Best Answer

lots of people i know go there its right next to uf tons of party's and just to let you know uf will not accept you after one year there you will have to get your aa there and keep your grades high to go to uf no short cuts or way around it like most sfcc students think.

Question: Does any1 have any experience at Santa Fe Comm College in Gainesville, FL?

I'm thinking about going there and transferring to UF and I was just wondering if it's a decent school and how is the college experience there???
39 months ago

Best Answer

I go there it's pretty damn hard one of the hardest community colleges in florida. I won't be transferring to UF. Gainesville is a fun city.

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