Santa Fe College Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
7%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Santa Fe College has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.1%(6,852)
Hispanic
22.0%(2,742)
African American
11.5%(1,431)
Asian
4.0%(500)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(29)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(16)
Two or More Races
4.3%(533)
Unknown
2.7%(335)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment12,729
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Santa Fe College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Santa Fe College has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.5%(5,797)
Women
54.5%(6,932)

Gender Statistics

Men5,797

46% of total enrollment

Women6,932

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Santa Fe College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.5%(953)
18-19
35.0%(4,453)
20-21
21.8%(2,779)
22-24
13.8%(1,754)
25+
21.9%(2,790)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Santa Fe College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 147% in-state residents, -54% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.3%(2,411)
International
4.7%(120)

Regional Representation

In-State2,411

147% of student body

International120

7% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age