SFCC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 58%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at SFCC are mainly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Santa Fe Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of Santa Fe Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
35%
Black
2%
Hispanic
52%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
0%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at Santa Fe Community College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SFCC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Santa Fe Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Santa Fe Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,610
Women
2,859

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 13%

SFCC draws 71 percent of students from New Mexico, 6 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New Mexico, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Santa Fe Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
71%
Out of State
6%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
18%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$54,549 per year

48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,469
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 55.4%
Part-time undergraduates 63.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188137.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026