Santa Fe University of Art and Design

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,135

2017 Average Net Price

$29,584

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

16.8%

on Student Loans

2016 Acceptance Rate

98.4%

615 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

161

98.1% Full-Time

About

Santa Fe University of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Santa Fe County, NM. In 2017, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Santa Fe University of Art and Design were Cinematography & Film Production (55 degrees awarded), General Drama & Theater Arts (17 degrees), and Creative Writing (15 degrees).

In 2017, 161 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Santa Fe University of Art and Design. 59% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (71 degrees), 1.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is $24,135, which is $9,194 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Santa Fe University of Art and Design was 16.8%, corresponding to 28 out of the 167 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is $24,135

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,584.

In 2017, 98% of undergraduate students attending Santa Fe University of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,135

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Santa Fe University of Art and Design was $24,135.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Santa Fe University of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,584

2017 Value

1.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Santa Fe University of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,584. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Santa Fe University of Art and Design grew by 1.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Santa Fe University of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Santa Fe University of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 5.38% with respect to 2016, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Santa Fe University of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.8%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Santa Fe University of Art and Design was 16.8%, which represents 28 out of the 167 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Santa Fe University of Art and Design received 615 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 4.21% annual growth. Out of those 615 applicants, 605 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.4% acceptance rate.

There were 161 students enrolled at Santa Fe University of Art and Design in 2017.

Santa Fe University of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 34.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

605

Accepted Out of 615

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Santa Fe University of Art and Design was 98.4% (605 admissions from 615 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 99.8%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 4.21%, while admissions declined by 5.62%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Santa Fe University of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Santa Fe University of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 161 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is 158 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 98.1% of students enrolled at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Two or More Races, 3.73% Black or African American, 3.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.48% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.24% Asian.

Students enrolled at Santa Fe University of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.4%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Santa Fe University of Art and Design in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 161 students. The full-time enrollment at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is 158 and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 98.1% of students enrolled at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Santa Fe University of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Santa Fe University of Art and Design was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Santa Fe University of Art and Design had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Santa Fe University of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
74 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students
Two or More Races
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is 46% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Two or More Races, 3.73% Black or African American, 3.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.48% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.24% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 29 more women than men received degrees from Santa Fe University of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is white (71 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is Cinematography & Film Production (55 degrees awarded), followed by General Drama & Theater Arts (17 degrees) and Creative Writing (15 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (141 degrees awarded), English (15 degrees), and Business (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Santa Fe University of Art and Design in 2017 are Visual & Performing Arts (141 degrees awarded), English (15 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (141 degrees awarded), English (15 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (141 degrees awarded), English (15 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Santa Fe University of Art and Design.

Most Common (2017)

Cinematography & Film Production
55 degrees awarded
General Drama & Theater Arts
17 degrees awarded
Creative Writing
15 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Santa Fe University of Art and Design was Cinematography & Film Production with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Santa Fe University of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, which is 0.695 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (95).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Santa Fe University of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Fe University of Art and Design in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 2.11 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Fe University of Art and Design in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.474 times less than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is white (71 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

1.24% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
44 degrees awarded
White Male
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Santa Fe University of Art and Design is white female (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (27 degrees).

Operations

Santa Fe University of Art and Design employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are Male Instructor (8), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Fe University of Art and Design are: Management, with 7 employees, Service, with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.29M

2017 Salaries

20.7%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Santa Fe University of Art and Design paid a median of $6.29M in salaries, a 20.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.07% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 11.2% growth between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$650k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Santa Fe University of Art and Design paid a total of $650k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Santa Fe University of Art and Design was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Fe University of Art and Design were Management with 7 employees, Service with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Santa Fe University of Art and Design was Male Instructor with 8 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Santa Fe University of Art and Design.

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