School Overview
Located in Sarasota, Florida, The New College of Florida was founded in 1960 as private education institution for gifted and talented students. The college opened its doors in 1964 to just over a hundred students and by 1972 had grown to student body of about 500. In 1975, on the verge of bankruptcy, the University of South Florida (USF) purchased New College and established it as an autonomous school. Today New College of Florida exists as the honors college for State University of Florida. In 2007, U.S. News and World Report ranked New College number one in its list of 22 public liberal arts colleges in the country and it was ranked 86th out of all liberal arts colleges in the United States.
General Information
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Admission Office 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243-2109 (941) 487-5000 Fax: (941) 487-5010 [email protected] Contact: Kathleen Killion Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
Main Address 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243-2109 (941) 487-5000 www.ncf.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 785 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 222 Degree-seeking undergrads: 785 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 58% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 82% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $3,834 | $4,127 | $4,784 | $5,364 | +12.12% |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,080 | $7,478 | $7,783 | $8,201 | +5.37% |
| Other | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,600 | -2.70% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $15,414 | $16,105 | $17,067 | $17,965 | +5.26% |
| In-state Off Campus | $4,634 | $4,927 | $5,584 | $6,164 | +10.39% |
| In-state with Family | $4,634 | $4,927 | $5,584 | $6,164 | +10.39% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 222 | 100% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 222 | 100% | $1,670,735 | $7,526 |
| • Federal grants | 40 | 18% | $164,566 | $4,114 |
| • Pell grants | 36 | 16% | $118,966 | $3,305 |
| • Other Federal grants | 38 | 17% | $45,600 | $1,200 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 163 | 73% | $710,590 | $4,359 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 222 | 100% | $795,579 | $3,584 |
| Student loans | 71 | 32% | $301,356 | $4,244 |
| • Federal student loans | 71 | 32% | $276,356 | $3,892 |
| • Other student loans | 2 | 1% | $25,000 | $12,500 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 153 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 153 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 153 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies European Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
New College of Florida Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (941) 487-5000 |
| Website: | www.ncf.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.ncf.edu/admissions/apply-to-new-college/ |
| Address: | 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243-2109 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 726 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 65% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 726 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,916 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,944 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $12,529 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
New College of Florida Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at New College of Florida.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 5 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at New College of Florida and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,916 |
| Out-of-state | $29,944 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $11,384 |
| Out-of-state | $28,067 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 191 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 191 | 99% | $12,529 |
| Student loan aid | 64 | 33% | $5,329 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 775 | 96% | $10,681 |
| Federal student loans | 257 | 32% | $5,634 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for New College of Florida. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled New College of Florida students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,226 | 356 | 870 | Percent admitted | 100% | 73% | 73% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 13% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
New College of Florida Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 726 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 702 |
| Graduate enrollment | 24 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
New College of Florida Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
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