Santa Fe College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.

Overview

Santa Fe Community College (previously Santa Fe Community College) or SFC is a public, two-year, community college located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It was established in 1983. Since then, the Santa Fe College has grown rapidly, both in enrollment and campus expansion. The campus is spread across an area of 366 acres.

The College offers dozens of degrees and certificate programs. It caters to the academic, career, and personal enrichment needs of local residents, businesses, government, and public service organization. SFC’s campus is home to the studios and offices of KSFR-FM, Santa Fe's public radio station, and SFC TV public television.. The college also produces ‘Campus Connection’, a bi-weekly public affairs talk show on news and newsmakers from SFC.

There are various student organizations on campus including the anthropology student association, aviation club, phi beta lambda, and student builders association, to name a few.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and photography and commercial art.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Santa Fe College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 81% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 14,796 in 2009-2010 (11,870 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 73% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (44 awarded)

• Animal Sciences

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (63 awarded)

• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Management Information Systems and Services
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (57 awarded)

• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (12 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (67 awarded)

• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Biomedical Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (19 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW (15 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (2,288 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (28 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (165 awarded)

• Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (329 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (34 awarded)

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production
• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (11 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (84 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Forensic Science and Technology

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew