New College of Florida

Sarasota, Florida
4-year Public university

Overview

New College of Florida is a public institution established in 1960 with suburban setting located at Sarasota. It is ranked 100 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $ 6,916 (2023-24); out-of-state tuition and fees are $ 29,944 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 669. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#100 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Sarasota, Florida
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1965
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
669 Undergraduates

Learning

7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Liberal Arts
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation

Cost

$20,132
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$12,778
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $6,916
Outstate Tuition Fee $29,944
Room and Board Fees $10,291
$22,310 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

75% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

83 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant is the native speaker of English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $20,132
51% Students with need received Financial Aid
45.1% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: November 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $2,500-$10,000 per year
Eligibility Out-of-state students including international students
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline April 15
Four Winds Scholarship
Total Worth $15,000 per year Out-of-State Scholarship
Eligibility award to virtually all enrolled first-year students
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline April 15
Latin American/Caribbean Scholarship Program
Total Worth $20,000 per year
Eligibility out-of-state U.S. citizens and U.S. Permanent Resident Aliens and international students who are residents of Latin America and the Caribbean
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline April 1

Other Scholarships

Freshman Scholar Award
Total Worth $15,000 per year
Details Merit based award for F-1 International students entering New College as first-time college students. Available to all eligible enrolled students.
Transfer Scholar Award
Total Worth $15,000 per year
Details Merit based award for F-1 International students entering New College as transfer students. Available to all eligible enrolled students.

Students

669 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
54% Students graduate within 6 years