Santa Fe Community College (Florida)
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| Type | 2-year and 4-year |
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| Established | 1965 |
| President | Jackson N. Sasser |
| Students | 22,043 (2015-2016) |
| Location | Gainesville, Florida, United States |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Athletics | NJCAA Region 8, Mid-Florida Conference |
| Nickname | Saints |
| Website | www |
Santa Fe College is a state college located in Gainesville, Florida, and is a member institution of the Florida College System. Santa Fe College is accredited by the Florida Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in North Central Florida, its main campus is in Gainesville, Florida. As of the 2015-2016 school year, the school reported 22,043 students, two-thirds of which were enrolled part-time.
Santa Fe Community College was established by the Florida Legislature in 1965 in response to a request from the Alachua and Bradford County Boards of Public Instruction, which had canvassed the area and learned that the community would be well served if all citizens have the opportunity for an education. In 2008, Santa Fe Community College officially changed its name to Santa Fe College to emphasize the bachelor's degree programs that it began offering.
The college has more than 50 accredited technology and applied sciences programs, most which are two-year degrees.
Offering an Associate in Arts Degree, the Arts and Sciences Program consists primarily of liberal arts and sciences courses. This program culminates in a two-year liberal arts degree that can be transferred to a university which offers a bachelor's degree. The descriptions, course numbers and content of classes at Santa Fe College are the same as those in the first two years at Florida's public universities. Santa Fe College's liberal arts courses are also transferable to most public and private four-year schools in the US.
Offering the Associate in Science degree or certificate, the Associate in Science program consists of technology and applied sciences courses designed to prepare students for careers in skilled professions. Some of these programs enable them to transfer to a four-year college or university. Programs offered include Dental Assisting, Air Conditioning Repair, Automotive Technology, Child Development, Construction, Public Safety, Zoo Animal Technology, Information Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Aviation Safety and Nursing.
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