Sarasota, FL
New College of Florida is a public very small school in Sarasota, FL, enrolling about 843 undergraduates. New College of Florida is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 73%. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies graduates, especially in Biological and Physical Sciences, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $41,759/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Confirm on New College of Florida's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $23,028 more per year in tuition and fees (4.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
New College of Florida takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against New College of Florida's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what New College of Florida weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is New College of Florida's acceptance rate?
New College of Florida in Sarasota, FL admits approximately 73% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for New College of Florida?
Admitted students at New College of Florida typically score between 1060–1245 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for New College of Florida?
Admitted students at New College of Florida typically score between 21–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does New College of Florida cost?
New College of Florida's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,449 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does New College of Florida offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- New College of Florida takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at New College of Florida?
For 2024-25, New College of Florida's published tuition and required fees were $29,944 for out-of-state students and $6,916 for in-state students -- $23,028 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for New College of Florida?
New College of Florida's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Apr 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does New College of Florida require students to live on campus?
No -- New College of Florida doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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