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Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM·Public·2,234 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,234 students.

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2,234
Students
$9,215
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,000
Earnings
10 yr
$9,604
Debt

About This School

Santa Fe Community College is a public institution located in Santa Fe, New Mexico with approximately 2,234 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,215 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is a public community college in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It has an undergraduate population of about 4,027 students, as well as approximately 4,706 contract training and continuing education students. The college offers more than 100 degrees and certificate programs.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into higher education — at just $9,215/year average net price and a median debt of under $10,000, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $35,000 a decade out suggest this is best used as a launchpad — ideally to transfer to a four-year school or earn a targeted certificate with a clear career on the other end. With over 100 programs and a strong continuing education presence, it serves a wide range of students, but you'll want a specific plan to make the most of it.

Founded
1983
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions39%
Education14%
Business & Marketing7%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Computer Science3%
Psychology2%
English1%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,145
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,995
Avg Net Price
$9,215
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants14%
Median debt at graduation$9,604

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,604
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,604
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White28%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino55%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,234 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Santa Fe Community College

6401 Richards Ave

Santa Fe, NM 87508-4887

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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