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New College of Florida

Sarasota, Florida 34243-2109

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Close-knit campus — excellent value

New College of Florida is a public urban institution in Sarasota, Florida. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1137.

A small campus of 707 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,082 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $4,536.

Established
1960
Mascot
The Mighty Banyan (since 2023)
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
South Atlantic
74%Acceptance
1137SAT Avg
707Students
8:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$48,082Earnings 10yr
$4,536Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

New College of Florida Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1137

Reading & WritingMid: 645
530650
MathMid: 585
500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1137

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,916
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,944
Room & Board$13,805
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$20,732
Average Net Price$4,536
Median Debt at Graduation$17,375
Monthly Payment (10yr)$184

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$1,528
$30–48K$3,287
$48–75K$2,632
$75–110K$6,901
$110K+$12,891

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$4,536

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
707
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 6%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.8%
Freshman Retention64.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,611
8 Years$42,029
10 Years$48,082

Rankings

U.S. News
#122
Washington Monthly
#23

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Tampapop. 390K
40 mi(69 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
107 mi(185 min)
Miamipop. 440K
184 mi(319 min)

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