Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Santa Fe College
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Net Price
$11,608
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Santa Fe College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$11,098
Santa Fe College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,268
$30–48k
$10,485
$48–75k
$11,608
$75–110k
$12,568
$110k+
$13,201
Understanding Your Aid Package
Santa Fe College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$11,608/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,268/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$11,310
Range (25th–75th)$3,306 – $13,300
Median Parent PLUS Loans$10,000
Debt Manageability
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,631
Earnings Growth
+19%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$274
59th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$23,742
25th %ile
$62,377
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe College Cost & Financial Aid
Santa Fe College's published tuition is $14,165 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $11,608—a difference of $2,557.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,268 at Santa Fe College. 28% of students receive Pell Grants.
Santa Fe College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Santa Fe College graduates is $11,310, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $120 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $13,201 at Santa Fe College—still $964 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
