Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $2,145
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $4,995
- Average Net Price
- $9,215
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 14.5%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $18,540
- Books & Supplies
- $1,194
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,236
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $140/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 32.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 14.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,937 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,300 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,033 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Santa Fe Community College pay far less than the $2,145 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,937 net annually, while those from higher-income families ($48,000-$75,000) pay $11,033. The school draws heavily from northern New Mexico's Hispanic communities, with 54.57% of students identifying as Hispanic. Over two years, total costs range from about $16,000 to $22,000. Only 0.83% of students take federal loans, keeping debt minimal for most graduates.
Those who do borrow graduate with a median debt of $13,236, translating to monthly payments around $140. With graduates earning a median $38,005 after ten years, loan payments represent about 4% of income. The employment rate hits 89.2% for completers. Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying less than half what middle-income families face while accessing the same career training and transfer pathways.
Those who do borrow graduate with a median debt of $13,236, translating to monthly payments around $140. With graduates earning a median $38,005 after ten years, loan payments represent about 4% of income. The employment rate hits 89.2% for completers. Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying less than half what middle-income families face while accessing the same career training and transfer pathways.
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