New College of Florida Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
New College of Florida is a public research university in Sarasota, Florida, enrolling about 843 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 73.20% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,082 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,916
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,195 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.20% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 843 98.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 20.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 36.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 84.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1150
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 887
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,119
- Room & Board: $13,825 annual estimate
New College of Florida: what the data shows
Common questions about New College of Florida, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New College of Florida?
New College of Florida is located in Sarasota, FL (ZIP 34243-2109).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is New College of Florida public or private?
New College of Florida is a Public institution.
How much does New College of Florida cost?
Published tuition: $6,916 in-state, $29,944 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,195.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,591 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,582 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,880 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,204 |
| $110,001+ | $13,586 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,664.
How hard is it to get into New College of Florida?
Admission rate: 73.20%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1150 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is New College of Florida?
Total enrollment: 843 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 887 students.
Graduate enrollment: 29 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New College of Florida?
150%-time completion rate: 66.67%.
First-year retention: 75.6%.
What do graduates of New College of Florida earn?
Median earnings: $32,611 six years after entry; $48,082 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,375.
33.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New College of Florida known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (56 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (55 completions)
- Environmental Studies (9 completions)
- Informatics (9 completions)
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General (8 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (8 completions)
- International/Globalization Studies (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New College of Florida a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.20%; completion rate 66.67%; median earnings $48,082 at 10 years; net price $7,195. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,916
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New College of Florida was $6,916.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,195
2024 Value
In 2024 New College of Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,195.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,780 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,195 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,664 4-Year In-State Tuition
$119,776 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,825 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,941 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$87,764 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for New College of Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at New College of Florida was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for New College of Florida in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,866 | $29,894 | $10,015 |
| 2014 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $9,552 |
| 2015 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $8,660 |
| 2016 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $9,706 |
| 2017 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $10,248 |
| 2018 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $7,991 |
| 2019 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $8,516 |
| 2020 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $10,272 |
| 2021 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $7,238 |
| 2022 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $7,091 |
| 2023 | $6,916 | $29,944 | $4,536 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73.20% Acceptance Rate
2,119 Total Applicants
1,568 Students Admitted
221 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.09% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1150
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
New College of Florida reported total enrollment of about 843 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (13.2%). About 33.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New College of Florida in 2024 is 843 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 887 students. Graduate enrollment is about 29 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.6%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
58.33% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 58.33% of students graduating from New College of Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 34% male / 66% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 29% male / 71% female
- Environmental Studies: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for New College of Florida.
Return on Investment
$17,375 Median Student Debt
$48,082 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1570.67% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New College of Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 56 completions
2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 55 completions
3. Environmental Studies: 9 completions
4. Informatics: 9 completions
5. Foreign Languages and Literatures, General: 8 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 8 completions
7. International/Globalization Studies: 2 completions
Most popular programs at New College of Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New College of Florida graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for New College of Florida from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 84.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,340
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $21,232
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
New College of Florida is a public institution located in Sarasota, FL, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Biological and Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies. Enrollment is approximately 843 students. Student body composition includes White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), Non-Resident Alien (13.2%). The admission rate is 73.20%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1150. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.67%. Approximately 33.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 20.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
New College of Florida provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New College of Florida located?
New College of Florida is located in Sarasota, FL.
What is New College of Florida's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at New College of Florida is 73.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,119 applicants and 1,568 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does New College of Florida cost?
Reported tuition is $6,916 and average net price is $7,195 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,825 annually.
What is the student body demographics at New College of Florida?
New College of Florida reports undergraduate enrollment of about 887 students, White (53.3%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend New College of Florida?
About 20.9% of students at New College of Florida are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for New College of Florida?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, New College of Florida reports midpoint SAT about 1150 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of New College of Florida earn?
Median earnings are $32,611 six years after entry and $48,082 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at New College of Florida?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New College of Florida students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,375.
Is New College of Florida public or private?
New College of Florida is a public institution located in Sarasota, FL.
Is New College of Florida an HBCU?
No. New College of Florida is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New College of Florida a tribal college?
No. New College of Florida is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Sarasota, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.