Santa Fe, NM · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Community College (in-state) | $1,851 | — |
| NM average | $5,529 | -67% |
| National average | $18,082 | -90% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,851 | $7,404 |
| Out-of-state | $4,131 | $16,524 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Santa Fe Community College ranks 7 by in-state tuition among the 30 NM colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 123% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Santa Fe Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | $1,878 |
| San Juan College | $1,928 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | $2,060 |
| Clovis Community College | $1,592 |
In-state tuition at Santa Fe Community College is $1,851 per year; out-of-state students pay $4,131.
Santa Fe Community College in-state tuition is 67% below the NM average of $5,529.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Santa Fe Community College is 90% below that.
$1,851 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Santa Fe Community College comes to about $7,404 for an in-state student and $16,524 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Santa Fe Community College ranks 7 out of the 30 NM colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.