School Overview
Santa Fe University of Art and Design is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This school of the arts offers a broad curriculum that includes music, theatre, and creative writing as well as photography, art, graphic design, and film. The university’s motion picture studio, Garson Studios, has been the soundstage for films such as Cowboys & Aliens, True Grit, No Country for Old Men, City Slickers, All the Pretty Horses, Paul, and North Country. Santa Fe University of Art an Design is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and Higher Learning Commission.
Originally named St. Michael’s College, Santa Fe University of Art and Design was established in 1859, making it New Mexico’s oldest college. St. Michael’s was run from an adobe hut when it opened and did not receive a charter to provide higher education until 1874, when it became the College of the Christian Brothers of New Mexico. The institution was renamed the College of Santa Fe in 1966 and kept that name until August 30, 2010, when it became Santa Fe University of Art and Design. The institution experienced some financial insecurity, but in July 2009 the City of Santa Fe, Laureate Education, and the New Mexico State Governor’s Office resolved those concerns by entering into a partnership with the university.
Santa Fe University of Art and Design has a 60-acre campus with libraries, art galleries, performance venues, residence halls, as well as production studios for both music and design. The university is also home to the Anne and John Marion Center for Photographic Arts, Garson Studios, and the Visual Arts Center.
General Information
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Admission Office 1600 Saint Michael’s Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505-7634 (505) 473-6133 (800) 456-2673 Fax: (505) 473-6129 [email protected] Contact: J. Taylor Gantt Associate Director |
Main Address 1600 Saint Michael’s Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505-7634 (505) 473-6011 www.csf.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 670 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 166 Degree-seeking undergrads: 657 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Art Therapy B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Santa Fe University of Art and Design Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (505) 473-6011 |
| Website: | www.santafeuniversity.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private for-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://my.santafeuniversity.edu/apply/User/Login.aspx |
| Address: | 1600 St. Michael's Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505-7634 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 803 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 24% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 803 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $32,346 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $32,346 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $15,717 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Santa Fe University of Art and Design Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Santa Fe University of Art and Design.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 8 | |||
| Grand total | 1 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Santa Fe University of Art and Design.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Santa Fe University of Art and Design and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $32,346 |
| Out-of-state | $32,346 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 220 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 220 | 100% | $15,717 |
| Student loan aid | 164 | 75% | $6,185 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 852 | 93% | $16,035 |
| Federal student loans | 620 | 67% | $6,832 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Santa Fe University of Art and Design. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Santa Fe University of Art and Design students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 615 | 246 | 369 | Percent admitted | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 34% | 39% | 30% |
Admissions Considerations
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Santa Fe University of Art and Design Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 803 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 803 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Santa Fe University of Art and Design Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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