Santa Fe Community College

 
3000 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606

In September 1966, the 22nd Florida community college, Santa Fe Community College, held classes for 889 students at the former Buchholz High School building downtown. The first list of course offerings was issued on August 2, 1966, and included a total of 25 different courses. Since that time, Santa Fe's student population has grown to more than 16,000 and we now offer more than a thousand different courses. Meanwhile, the college has gained a national reputation for academic excellence and innovative leadership.

In its 40 years, Santa Fe has awarded 40,571 associate degrees and awarded a grand total of 64,398 degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S. and V.C.). About 60 percent of our students who complete an A.A. transfer to UF. Our A.S. graduates serve the community as nurses, builders, business owners, and in a variety of other capacities.

Santa Fe Community College is a dynamic, innovative learning community committed to academic excellence, academic freedom, and intellectual pursuit. The Florida community college intends to further one's individual and social responsibility, honesty, integrity, and civility. Santa Fe Community College also promotes life long learning, as well as assessment, accountability, and improvement of all its students.

Quick Facts:
  • The Santa Fe Community College athletes are known as the Saints.

  • Gainesville, the location of Santa Fe Community College, is a "college town" that is home of the University of Florida, concerts, canoeing, arts festivals, Top 10 football, night life and boundless activity.

  • Student Government at this Florida community college encourages a diversity of students with various interests and skills. Students who become involved are given the tools to build a strong foundation for their future careers and endeavors.

  • More than 60 percent of Associate of Arts graduates from Santa Fe Community College continue their education at the University of Florida, while approximately 15 percent continue their education at other State Universities.
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