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About New College of Florida

public liberal artsnarrative evaluationsself directed learningsmall class sizeshumanities focused

New College of Florida is a public liberal arts college in Sarasota, FL, known for its narrative evaluations, self directed learning, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 75%, NCF is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 188 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1040–1240 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT. NCF offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $15,145 per year; the sticker price of $44,956 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

New College of Florida acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1140
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1040 – 1240

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ACTScore range: 20 – 26

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to New College of Florida

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Essay Strategy
New College runs on student-designed study contracts and narrative evaluations instead of traditional grades, so your essays should show you can self-direct your learning and articulate exactly what you want to study and why that structure fits you.
Test Score Strategy
New College requires test scores, so submit your official SAT or ACT reports as early as possible through College Board or ACT to avoid processing delays.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What New College of Florida actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$45k/yr$3.6k
30k-48k~$45k/yr$3.6k
48k-75k~$45k/yr$4.9k
75k-110k~$45k/yr$10.2k
110k+~$45k/yr$13.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$33k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
685
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

53%White
20%Hispanic
13%International
5%Black / African American
4%Two or More Races
3%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender46% Men · 54% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status87% Citizens and Immigrants · 13% International
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