by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Santa Fe Community College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. In this SFCC cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Santa Fe Community College ran about $4,995 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $2,505 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $4,320 | $675 | $4,995 |
| In-State | $1,830 | $675 | $2,505 |
SFCC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Santa Fe Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Santa Fe Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $4,995 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at SFCC pay about $2,505 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Santa Fe Community College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southwest | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Santa Fe Community College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Santa Fe Community College increased with an average annual rate of 6.15% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $2,822 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at SFCC would be $5,818, and $12,374 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 2.82%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $5,281 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $10,711 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SFCC, and $22,035 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SFCC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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