New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL
Safety
C
ROI
A+
New College of Florida is a small public liberal arts college located in Sarasota, Florida, with an undergraduate enrollment of 843. The curriculum is structured around a broad-based liberal arts and sciences education, emphasizing critical thinking, written communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry with close faculty-student engagement across small classes. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Florida postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 73% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 73% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $4,880 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 64%, 19 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $48,082. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $17,375. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
Acceptance Rate
73.2%
Avg Net Price
$7,195
6-yr Grad Rate
67.3%
Earnings 10yr
$48,082
The Numbers
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 73.2%
- SAT Range
- 1060–1245
- ACT Range
- 21–26
- Enrollment
- 843
- Student:Faculty
- 8:1
Costs & Outcomes
- In-State Tuition
- $6,916
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $29,944
- Room & Board
- $13,825
- Students Receiving Aid
- 33.9%
- Median Debt at Grad
- $17,375
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