Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,145 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $4,995 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,783 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,215 | State avg: $11,878. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 14.48% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.83% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Santa Fe Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$4,995
Books and supplies
$1,194
Fees and remainder
$9,594
Sticker price
$15,783
Average net price
$9,215
Average aid coverage
42%
$6,568 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Santa Fe Community College pays approximately $9,215 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New Mexico average of $11,878 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Santa Fe Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Mexico and national averages.
Santa Fe Community College net price
$9,215
New Mexico average
$11,878
National average
$17,506
Santa Fe Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $4,995 and average net price at $9,215. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$4,995
Current net price
$9,215
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Santa Fe Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,005
Undergraduates
2,234
10-Year Median Earnings - Santa Fe Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Santa Fe Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Santa Fe Community College?
Undergraduates
2,234
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
14.48%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.83%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 14.48% of Santa Fe Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.83% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Santa Fe Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Santa Fe Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Santa Fe Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Santa Fe Community College is listed at 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508-4887. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Santa Fe Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Community College | Not available | $4,995 | $9,215 | $38,005 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 53.96% | $26,312 | $8,265 | $76,489 |
| New Mexico Military Institute | 57.76% | $14,042 | $4,686 | $57,410 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | Not available | $12,180 | $14,141 | $45,937 |
| University of the Southwest | Not available | $16,670 | $19,969 | $45,389 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Santa Fe schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Santa Fe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Santa Fe Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Santa Fe Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Santa Fe Community College tuition?
Santa Fe Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $4,995.
What is Santa Fe Community College's average net price?
Santa Fe Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,215.
What is Santa Fe Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,005 for Santa Fe Community College.
Is Santa Fe Community College accredited?
Santa Fe Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Santa Fe Community College?
The local dataset lists 2,234 undergraduate students at Santa Fe Community College.
What percentage of Santa Fe Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Santa Fe Community College in the local dataset is 14.48%.
What is the federal loan rate at Santa Fe Community College?
The federal loan rate for Santa Fe Community College in the local dataset is 0.83%.
Where should I verify Santa Fe Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Santa Fe Community College or the latest official federal education data.