Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Santa Fe Community College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $61 per credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $144 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $61 | $144 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Santa Fe Community College are shown below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $675 in-state and $675 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,464 | $3,456 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Total | $2,139 | $4,131 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.
Here’s how tuition at Santa Fe Community College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition fell, which is rare and may stem from a restated figure.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about the aid available at Santa Fe Community College, head to the Santa Fe Community College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Santa Fe Community College Tuition & Fees page.