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Moderately selectiveReviewed for the 2026-2027 cycle

New College of Florida acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 73%, New College of Florida is a moderately selective public university in Florida. Because it admits more applicants than it rejects, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at New College of Florida
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what New College of Florida weighs, where it ranks among Florida schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1380, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
73%
Moderately selective
SAT middle 50%
1060-1245
of admitted students
Type
Public
Sarasota, FL
Average net price
$7,195
per year after aid

What do students study at New College of Florida?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 57 (43.8%)Liberal Arts and General Studies · 56 (43.1%)

Will I get into New College of Florida?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into New College of Florida, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into New College of Florida?

New College of Florida admits most qualified applicants (around 73%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for New College of Florida in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is New College of Florida hard to get into?

New College of Florida is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 73% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into New College of Florida?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at New College of Florida, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. New College of Florida reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at New College of Florida by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at New College of Florida for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at New College of Florida with a 3.1 GPA and a 1150 SAT?

About 71% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1150 SAT, the middle of New College of Florida's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1250 SAT comes out near 95%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at New College of Florida by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 106025th pctSAT 1150middleSAT 125075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.517%Reach20%Reach36%Target36%Target
2.839%Target43%Target63%Likely70%Safety
3.167%Likely71%Safety85%Safety91%Safety
3.486%Safety88%Safety95%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/new-college-of-florida.

How to get into New College of Florida

Built from New College of Florida's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into New College of Florida, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at New College of Florida carries about a 3.20 core GPA and a 1195 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1060 to 1245 SAT (21 to 26 ACT). Scores are required, so schedule a retake if you are below the midpoint.

Step 3
Build the file around what New College of Florida weighs

New College of Florida rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

Most public universities read early applicants first without a binding commitment. Apply by New College of Florida's early or priority deadline (confirm dates at www.ncf.edu), and if you are out of state, know that residency changes both the bar and the price.

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How many students apply to New College of Florida, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, New College of Florida received 2,119 applications and admitted 1,568, an acceptance rate of 74%. 221 enrolled. Only about 14% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. New College of Florida enrolls about 843 undergraduates in total, 54% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Applied
2,119
fall 2023
Admitted
1,568
74% of applicants
Enrolled
221
14% yield
Undergraduates
843
Sarasota, small city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for New College of Florida?

Admitted students at New College of Florida post SAT scores of 1060 to 1245 in the middle 50%, with an average of 1150. On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 21 to 26. A score above 1245 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1060 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. New College of Florida requires test scores, so plan a test date that leaves time for one retake.

SAT middle 50%
1060-1245
average 1150
ACT middle 50%
21-26
of admitted students
Test scores
Required
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What New College of Florida looks for

What New College of Florida weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, New College of Florida leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from New College of Florida's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Important
Standardized test scores
Very important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at New College of Florida

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at New College of Florida
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400In the competitive admitted range
1300Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
1200Well below the admitted range
1100Well below the admitted range
Colleges for a 1380 SAT →Colleges for a 30 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does New College of Florida cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at New College of Florida (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $24,449 a year. Tuition and fees are $6,916 for FL residents and $29,944 for out-of-state students, a $23,028 gap that makes residency the single biggest lever on cost. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,195 a year, and it ranges from $3,591 for families earning under $30,000 to $13,586 for families earning over $110,000. 34% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$24,449
per year, before aid
Average net price
$7,195
after grants and scholarships
In-state tuition
$6,916
$29,944 out of state
Pell recipients
34%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$3,591
$30k to $48k$3,582
$48k to $75k$4,880
$75k to $110k$10,204
Over $110k$13,586

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do New College of Florida graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for New College of Florida students ten years after entry are $48,082 ($32,611 at the six-year mark). 67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $17,375; 19% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$48,082
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
67%
within six years
Retention
76%
return for year two
Median debt
$17,375
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How New College of Florida compares in Florida

New College of Florida ranks #27 most selective of 37 schools in Florida in our database.

Among the 37 Florida schools we track, New College of Florida ranks #27 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Miami (19%) and Florida A&M University (21%) sit nearby, which makes Florida a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

University of Miami
19%acceptance · FL
Florida A&M University
21%acceptance · FL
Florida State University
24%acceptance · FL
University of Florida
24%acceptance · FL
University of Central Florida
40%acceptance · FL
University of Tampa
40%acceptance · FL
Ave Maria University
41%acceptance · FL
University of South Florida
43%acceptance · FL
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Similar to New College of Florida

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around New College of Florida with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Louisiana State University, Texas Tech University, and Buffalo State University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

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73%acceptance · TX
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Frequently asked questions

What is New College of Florida's acceptance rate?

New College of Florida admitted 1,568 of 2,119 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 74% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 14% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for New College of Florida?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1060 to 1245 on the SAT and 21 to 26 on the ACT. A score above 1245 is in the top quarter of admits.

Is New College of Florida test-optional?

No. New College of Florida reports that test scores are required for admission.

How much does New College of Florida cost after financial aid?

The average net price at New College of Florida, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $7,195 a year against a sticker price of about $24,449. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $3,591 on average.

What do New College of Florida graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering New College of Florida are $48,082 a year among students who received federal aid, and 67% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does New College of Florida value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, New College of Florida weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does New College of Florida favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, New College of Florida generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at New College of Florida?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at New College of Florida specifically.

How does residency affect admission to New College of Florida?

As a public university, New College of Florida typically admits in-state students at a higher rate, and tuition differs sharply by residency. Select your home state in the calculator to fold the in-state effect into your estimate.

What are the admission requirements for New College of Florida?

New College of Florida reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.