Santa Fe College Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
14%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Santa Fe College has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
54.3%(8,847)
Hispanic
21.8%(3,548)
African American
12.6%(2,056)
Asian
4.1%(670)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(38)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(23)
Two or More Races
4.2%(686)
Unknown
2.7%(437)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment16,717
International Students14%

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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.0%(7,528)
Women
55.0%(9,189)

Gender Statistics

Men7,528

45% of total enrollment

Women9,189

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Santa Fe College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.0%(886)
18-19
36.1%(4,589)
20-21
21.3%(2,702)
22-24
13.7%(1,738)
25+
21.9%(2,782)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Santa Fe College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 234% in-state residents, -148% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.5%(2,631)
International
5.5%(153)

Regional Representation

In-State2,631

234% of student body

International153

14% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age