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New College of Florida

Sarasota, Florida · Public

64%acceptance rate
1120–1280SAT middle 50%
21–27ACT middle 50%
$8,368average net price, in-state

New College of Florida admitted 64% of 1,674 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 62% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

New College of Florida’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 1, 2026
Regular decision
April 1, 2027

The application is free. New College of Florida asks for the Common App personal essay.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check New College of Florida’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Early action applicants were admitted at 64% (412 of 646).

What admissions weighs

How New College of Florida rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Test scores
  • Activities
  • Character

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Talent or ability
  • First generation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Legacy
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.98 GPA. 29% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.054%
  • 3.75–3.9917%
  • 3.50–3.7413%
  • 3.25–3.499%
  • 3.00–3.244%
  • 2.50–2.993%
  • 2.00–2.491%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $25,191 in-state and $48,219 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $8,368 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$1,528
  • $30–48k$3,287
  • $48–75k$2,632
  • $75–110k$6,901
  • $110k+$12,891

Quick answers

What is New College of Florida’s acceptance rate?

New College of Florida admitted 64% of applicants: 1,070 of 1,674 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is New College of Florida’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

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

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1280, with a median around 1200. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is New College of Florida’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27.

What does New College of Florida require?

Besides the application and transcript, New College of Florida asks for the Common App personal essay.

Does New College of Florida have supplemental essays?

No. New College of Florida has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.

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