by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Santa Fe Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Santa Fe Community College stood at $2,139 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $4,131. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $675 in-state and $675 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,464 | $3,456 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Total | $2,139 | $4,131 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Santa Fe Community College cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Santa Fe Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Santa Fe Community College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Santa Fe Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Santa Fe Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,830 | $4,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,830 | $4,320 |
| One Year Ago | $1,830 | $4,320 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,464 | $3,456 |
The chart here shows how tuition at SFCC has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Santa Fe Community College, head to the Santa Fe Community College Financial Aid page.