- Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–625 reading and writing, 520–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–26 composite
- Average net price: $8,368 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what New College of Florida reported: an acceptance rate of 73% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. New College of Florida reviews each application.
New College of Florida GPA requirements
New College of Florida requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and New College of Florida hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
New College of Florida acceptance rate
New College of Florida admitted 1,188 of 1,623 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
New College of Florida is a public 4-year college in Sarasota, Florida, with 852 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered New College of Florida in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 625 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1150 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What New College of Florida looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
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.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
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 in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into New College of Florida?
GPA alone can't tell you here. New College of Florida admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are New College of Florida's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of New College of Florida's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–625 in reading and writing and 520–620 in math; ACT composite 21–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How hard is it to get into New College of Florida?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. New College of Florida admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does New College of Florida accept?
New College of Florida's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,188 of 1,623 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Does New College of Florida require the SAT or ACT?
Check New College of Florida's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. New College of Florida required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 70% sent SAT scores and 36% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does New College of Florida look for?
New College of Florida requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at New College of Florida?
A lot: New College of Florida requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank, recommendations and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at New College of Florida if a parent went there?
No. New College of Florida doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does New College of Florida cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,368 a year at New College of Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at New College of Florida?
Yes. New College of Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check New College of Florida's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: New College of FloridaU.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 Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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