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New College of Florida
New College of Florida says yes to 73.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $48,082 median earnings.
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New College of Florida sits in Sarasota proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 13.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
33.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 843 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1250 — near the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on New College of Florida's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, New College of Florida received 2,119 applications and admitted 1,568 (74%), with 221 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1030–1250 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 580 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How New College of Florida compares
| New College of Florida | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73.2% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,916 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,082 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors New College of Florida: $48,082 median at year ten, versus $48,082 across Florida institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $6,916 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $29,944. For non-residents, New College of Florida's $29,944 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 843 — New College of Florida is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
66.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a New College of Florida tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for New College of Florida?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1030–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 73.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is New College of Florida's acceptance rate?
74% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,568 admitted from 2,119 applicants.
How much does New College of Florida cost?
In-state tuition is $6,916; out-of-state students pay $29,944. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do New College of Florida graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,082 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Everglades University — 81.5% admitted
- Webber International University — 69.4% admitted
- Stetson University — 71.6% admitted
- Saint Leo University — 78.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.