New College of Florida Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Sarasota, Florida
Public, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 73% Undergraduates: 852

Key Highlights

540–625 / 520–620
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
21–26
ACT composite
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $8,368

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1150
70% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 540 590 625
Math 520 560 620

ACT Scores

36% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Composite 21 23 26
English 20 23 26
Math 18 22 25

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as New College of Florida reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Considered if submitted

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Required

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Considered if submitted

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Required

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Required

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Not considered

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Not considered

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As New College of Florida reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official New College of Florida admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Not Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As New College of Florida reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the New College of Florida admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

New College of Florida requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and we haven't found one published by New College of Florida itself, so we don't list an average GPA.

New College of Florida's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,188 of 1,623 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of New College of Florida's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (70% of them) scored 540–625 in Reading and Writing and 520–620 in Math. The median scores were 590 (Reading and Writing) and 560 (Math).

The middle 50% of New College of Florida's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (36% of them) had composite scores of 21–26, with a median of 23.

Yes. New College of Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,368 a year at New College of Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: New College of Florida
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data