Santa Fe College
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Consistently ranked among the nation's top state colleges, Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida, is best known for its elite transfer partnership with the neighboring University of Florida and its award-winning academic excellence. The institution boasts highly regarded programs in health sciences, business, and biotechnology, offering flexible associate transfer tracks as well as select bachelor’s degrees with small, supportive class sizes. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, close-knit culture with over 50 active clubs and organizations, all while benefiting from the energetic atmosphere and amenities of a major college town. What truly sets Santa Fe apart are its unique, hands-on learning resources, most notably the state-of-the-art Kika Silva Pla Planetarium and the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, which is the only student-run, AZA-accredited zoo in the country.
Wikipedia:Santa Fe College is a public college in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System and offers both associate and baccalaureate degree programs. Established in 1965 by the Florida Legislature as Santa Fe Junior College, the institution began classes in September 1966. It was renamed Santa Fe Community College in 1972 and became "Santa Fe College" in 2008 to highlight its baccalaureate programs.
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