Flat tuition rate for full-time students from 12-18 credit hours: Students are charged tuition per credit hour up to 12 credit hours. After 12 credit hours, there is no additional tuition charge up to and including 18 credit hours. Additional credit hours beyond 18 are charged at the regular credit hour rate.
Tuition and fees are subject to changes at anytime.
Go to the Registration and Payment Deadlines page for important dates and deadlines.
2025-26 Tuition Rates Per Credit Hour
| In-State & In-District Resident | $54 | Rate applies to those who have established New Mexico residency for tuition purposes* and reside within the college’s taxing district** 12-18 credit hours: $648. |
| In-State & Out-of-District Resident | $67 | Rate applies to those who have established New Mexico residency for tuition purposes* and reside outside the college’s taxing district** 12-18 credit hours: $804 |
| Out-of-State Resident 6 or less credit hours |
$67 | Rate applies to those who have not established New Mexico residency for tuition purposes* and are enrolled in 6 or less credit hours. |
| Out-of-State Resident 7 or more credit hours |
$158 | Rate applies to those who have not established New Mexico residency for tuition purposes* and are enrolled in more than 6 credit hours. 12-18 credit hours: $1,896 |
Required Fees
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Service fee
$12 per credit hour
Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activities fee
$1.50 per credit hour
Technology fee
$12 per credit hour
Course/Program Fees
Laboratory, Program and Supply fees
for designated courses and as noted in the class listing
Other Fees
- Payment plan set-up fee (nonrefundable): $15
- Return Item/Dispute fee: $20
- Fitness facility fee (per semester): $100
- Fitness center pass: Contact the Fitness Center
- Fitness center locker rental (per semester): $10
- Replacement diploma: $10
- Student ID card replacement fee: $10
- Student studio rental: $100
- Damage deposit (refundable upon inspection at end of semester): $75
* Residency status for tuition purposes: Minimum residency for in-state rates is 12 consecutive months. Your residency status for tuition purposes does not change automatically once you have lived here for 12 months; you must submit an in-state residency application and provide proof you have established residency to the Welcome and Advising Center (formerly Enrollment and Student Services) before the deadline to change your status (Section 21-1-3 NMSA, 1978 Comp). If you have questions about your residency status for tuition purposes, call 505-428-1270.
**Taxing district: The college’s taxing district matches the Santa Fe Public School District. In addition to Santa Fe, it includes Glorieta, Madrid, Cerrillos, Lamy, La Cienega, Galisteo and Tesuque.
For more information, please contact the Student Affairs Center, 505-428-1270, enrollment@sfcc.edu.
Senior Citizens
$5 per credit hour up to ten credits
Rate applies to those who are 65 or older and have established New Mexico Residency for tuition purposes.* and are enrolled for 10 or fewer credits per semester. Applies on a space-available basis. If you are taking more than ten credits per semester, state law requires that you be charged the applicable full rate for all classes.
Senior Citizens also pay any applicable fees at rates specified for the enrollment semester.
* Residency status for tuition purposes: Minimum residency for in-state rates is 12 consecutive months. Your residency status for tuition purposes does not change automatically once you have lived here for 12 months; you must submit an in-state residency application and provide proof you have established residency to the Welcome and Advising Center (formerly Enrollment and Student Services) before the deadline to change your status (Section 21-1-3 NMSA, 1978 Comp). If you have questions about your residency status for tuition purposes, call 505-428-1270.
Armed Forces
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, their spouses, dependent children and members of the armed forces of a foreign country assigned to active duty in New Mexico may qualify for in-state rates. For information, call the Welcome and Advising Center at 505-428-1270.
Financial Responsibility
I understand that my student account balance is my responsibility. By enrolling in courses or receiving any services at Santa Fe Community College, I acknowledge that I am financially obligated to pay all tuition, fees, bookstore charges, fines and associated costs incurred due to my registration and/or receipt of services. I further understand and agree my registration and acceptance of these terms form a contractual agreement. I agree that my enrollment constitutes a binding financial agreement with the institution.
Once I formally register for classes, I assume the responsibility for understanding the college’s official policies concerning schedule changes, satisfactory academic progress, and the financial policies for the term of enrollment.
