Santa Fe College
Higher EducationFlorida, United States1001-5000 Employees
Santa Fe College is a public higher education institution located in Gainesville, Florida, established in 1965 to broaden access to quality higher education. Its mission centers on educational opportunity, community responsiveness, and advancing economic development and public-interest innovation through a student-focused approach. The campus supports a range of features and programs, including a planetarium, a nationally recognized teaching zoo, and a modern fine arts hall, underscoring a diverse range of learning and cultural experiences. The college is active in regional culture and community life, hosting the Spring Arts Festival, the largest cultural and arts event in Alachua County. Among its recent developments, Santa Fe College expanded practical training through the seventh Phlebotomy Program cohort as part of the ACB Excel initiative to broaden workforce preparation opportunities.