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New College of FloridaSarasota, FL |
Main Address5800 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, FL 34243-2101 https://www.ncf.edu/ |
Admission Office5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243-2101 (941) 487-5000 Fax : (941) 487-5001 admissions@ncf.edu Contact : Sonia Wu Associate Dean of Enrollment Services and Director of Admissions - Financial Aid |
Type of SchoolSmall Public liberal arts college 4-year school Coed Regionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Member College Board Code: 5506 |
Quick FactsRegular Application Deadline : April 15 Percentage of students graduating within 6 years : 64.0% Total undergraduates : 702 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 147 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 90.0% Average financial aid package : $15,282.00 In-State Tuition : $6,916.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $29,944.00 |
School Calendar4-1-4 |
Degrees AvailableBachelor's Master's |
SettingSmall City (50-250k) Suburban Residential campus |
AdmissionRegular application due: Apr 15 Priority application due : Nov 1 College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : May 1 (or within 2 week(s) if notified after May 1st) Housing deposit due : -- |
Early Decision And ActionEarly decision application due : Nov 1 College will notify student of early decision by : Jan 4 Other early decision deadline : -- College will notify student of other early decision by : -- |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Apr 15 SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : -- Financial Aid Priority Application due : Nov 1 College will notify student : -- Student must reply : May 1 |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : Jul 1 College will notify student of transfer decision by : Apr 25 Transfer priority application date : Nov 1 Transfer student must reply : May 1 Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -- Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : May 1 |
International StudentsFall application due : Apr 15 |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : 4-1-4 Student-faculty ratio : 7 to 1 Degrees Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's degrees Graduating in 6 years : 64.0% Returning for sophomore year : 86.0% |
Accreditation and AssociationsRegionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Member |
Most Popular MajorsBachelor's |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Biological & Biomedical Sciences Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services English Language, Literature & Letters Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics History Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Mathematics & Statistics Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Conservation Philosophy & Religious Studies Physical Sciences Psychology Social Sciences Visual & Performing Arts |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsDouble Major Visiting/Exchange Student Program Honors Program Independent Study Internships Student-Designed Major Accelerated Program Cross-Registration |
Off-Campus Study OptionsStudy Abroad Semester At Sea |
Computer Services105 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Libraries, Student Center Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network Dorms wired for high speed internet connections Student web hosting available Wireless network available |
Where Graduates GoWithin one year of receiving their bachelor’s degree: Law : 2.0% Medical : 1.0% Other : 22.0% |
Campus General InformationSize : Small Unique Facilities : high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, scanning electron microscope, UV-visible and infrared spectrophotometers, inert atmosphere glove boxes, electrophysiology instruments, Geographic Information Systems lab, functional near-Infrared spectroscopy, anthropology lab, public archaeology lab, psychology labs, political behavior lab, marine biology research center, gallery, sculpture lab, creative computing lab, black box theater Geographic Location : 50 miles from Tampa, 2 miles from Sarasota. Small City Suburban Residential Campus Total undergraduates : 702 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 147 Degree-seeking undergrads : 702 Graduate enrollment : 24 |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 20 Full time students average age : 20 In state students : 83.0% Out of state students : 17.0% |
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Race/EthnicityTwo or more races : 4.0% Black African American : 3.0% Asian : 3.0% Hispanic/Latino : 18.0% White : 69.0% Non-Resident Alien : 2.0% |
Other Activities & OrganizationsOther Activities & Organizations : All students required to live on campus unless granted waiver by office of residential life. Student Newspaper : The Catalyst Student Newspaper URL : http://ncfcatalyst.com/ |
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Housing PoliciesFirst-year students living in college housing : 93.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 80.0% |
Housing OptionsApartments For Single Students Wellness Housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) Special Housing For Disabled Students Special Housing For International Students Theme Housing Coed Housing |
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Additional Housing OptionsCar is allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
Sport's Levels AvailableIntramural Club Intercollegiate |
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Counseling And WellnessAlcohol/substance abuse counseling Career counseling Financial aid counseling Health services Personal counseling Employment services for undergraduates Chaplain/spiritual director On-campus daycare Economically disadvantaged students services Minority students services Women's services Adult (re-entering) student services/programs |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesServices and/or facilities for hearing impaired Partial services for students with learning disabilities Services and/or facilities for visually impaired Wheelchair Accessibility Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders |
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Academic Support ProgramsWriting center Tutoring Learning center Study skills assistance |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
Campus Ministries |
Y |
Choral Groups |
Y |
Concert Band |
N |
Dance Activity |
Y |
Drama/Theater |
Y |
Film Society |
Y |
Fraternities |
N |
Government or Political Activity |
Y |
International Student Organization |
Y |
Jazz Band |
Y |
Literary Magazine |
Y |
Marching Band |
N |
Model United Nations |
Y |
Music Ensembles |
Y |
Musical Theater |
Y |
Opera |
N |
Pep Band |
N |
Radio Station |
Y |
Sororities |
N |
Student Newspaper |
Y |
Symphony Orchestra |
N |
Television Station |
N |
Yearbook |
N |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
Archery |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Basketball |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Football(non-tackle) |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Rowing (Crew) |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Sailing |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Club Women's Club |
Soccer |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Softball |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Swimming |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Table tennis |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Tennis |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Triathlon |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Ultimate Frisbee |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Volleyball |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Weightlifting |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Other Sports : Aikido, Judo, Dance
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $30.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Total applicants : 1,226 Admitted : 896 Enrolled : 147 Somewhat selective 73.0% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : 295 Admitted early action : 254 Plan Available for early admission : Early decision Offered place on waitlist : 3 Number accepting place : 2 Accepted from list : 1
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Very ImportantAcademic GPA Application Essay Rigor of secondary school record |
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ImportantCharacter/Personal Qualities Class Rank Extracurricular Activities Level of Applicant's Interest Recommendations Standardized Test Scores Volunteer Work Work Experience |
ConsideredAlumni Relation First generation college student Geographical Residence State Residency Talent/Ability |
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Test Policies for Admission DecisionsConsidered if submitted: ACT Considered if submitted: SAT Considered if submitted: SAT Subject Tests Required: SAT or ACT |
SAT score use policyHighest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
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Other Test PoliciesInformation not supplied by college |
A note from the collegeChallenging course loads, strong grades, and writing ability are most important considerations. Class rank (if available), standardized test scores, recommendations, and extracurricular activities are also important. |
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High school class rank of incoming freshmenTop Tenth : 22.0% Top Quarter : 50.0% Top Half : 88.0% Bottom Half : 12.0% Bottom Quarter : 3.0% |
GPAs of incoming freshmen3.5 - 3.74 : 18.0% 3.25 - 3.49 : 15.0% 3.00 - 3.24 : 8.0% 2.50 - 2.99 : 1.0% |
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SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing700 - 800 : 29.0% 600 - 699 : 51.0% 500 - 599 : 18.0% 400 - 499 : 2.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
SAT Math700 - 800 : 10.0% 600 - 699 : 40.0% 500 - 599 : 45.0% 400 - 499 : 4.0% 300 - 399 : 1.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
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ACT Composite30 - 36 : 41.0% 24 - 29 : 47.0% 18 - 23 : 12.0% |
ACT Math30 - 36 : 19.0% 24 - 29 : 51.0% 18 - 23 : 23.0% 12 - 17 : 7.0% |
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ACT English30 - 36 : 41.0% 24 - 29 : 40.0% 18 - 23 : 18.0% 12 - 17 : 1.0% |
Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : Yes AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes From the college: Satisfactory performance (score of 3 or above) on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations identified in the Articulation Coordinating Committee Credit-by-Exam Guidelines as approved by the Florida Board of Governors. Standardized examinations must be taken prior to the student's initial enrollment at New College. Credit-by-exam is accepted when it is part of a Florida College System or Florida State University System Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or bachelor's or advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In all other cases, official test results should be sent to the Office of the Registrar from the credit-by-exam source. |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
English |
4 |
0 |
Math |
4 |
0 |
Science |
3 |
4 |
Science Lab |
2 |
0 |
Social Studies |
3 |
4 |
Foreign Language |
2 |
4 |
Academic Electives |
2 |
4 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
SAT Math |
560 - 660 |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
620 - 700 |
ACT Composite |
25 - 31 |
Exam |
Min Score Required |
Number of Credits |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Applicable Program |
2-D Art and Design |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
3-D Art and Design |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Art History |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Biology |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Calculus AB |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Calculus BC |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Chemistry |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Comparative Government and Politics |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Computer Science A |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Drawing |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
English Language and Composition |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
English Literature and Composition |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Environmental Science |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
European History |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Human Geography |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Microeconomics |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Music Theory |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Physics B |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Physics C: Mechanics |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Psychology |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Statistics |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
United States Government and Politics |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
United States History |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
World History: Modern |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
College Composition |
50 |
6 |
College Composition Modular with Optional Essay |
50 |
6 |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats% of scholarship / grants : 68.0% % of loans / jobs : 32.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 99.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 78.0% % Judged to have need : 65.0% % that were offered aid : 64.0% % that had need fully met : 23.0% % of need met : 90.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $15,282.00 Avg non need-based aid : $2,686.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $10,596.00 Avg need-based loan : $2,715.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $18,953.00 |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Nov 1 Respond By Date : May 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Tara Karas Financial aid office phone : (941) 487-5000 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $145.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $754.00 Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Financial Aid PoliciesThis school practices need-blind admissions. |
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Need-based financial aid determined byAcademics State/District Residency |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics Leadership State/District Residency |
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Tuition payment plansCredit card payment Installment payment |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
In-state tuition and fees: |
$6,916.00 |
$6,916.00 |
$6,916.00 |
Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$29,944.00 |
$29,944.00 |
$29,944.00 |
Room and board: |
$9,529.00 |
$14,668.00 |
$3,220.00 |
Books and supplies: |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
Estimated personal expenses: |
$2,170.00 |
$2,170.00 |
$2,170.00 |
Transportation expenses: |
$1,100.00 |
$1,100.00 |
$1,100.00 |
Estimated Total In-state: |
$20,915.00 |
$26,054.00 |
$14,606.00 |
Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$43,943.00 |
$49,082.00 |
$37,634.00 |
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Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: -- Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 60 Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 60 Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 64 |
Admission Requirements (Required)College Transcript(s) Essay or Personal Statement |
Students who applied for transferTotal students who applied for transfer: 58 Transfers admitted percentage: 68.0% Transfers admitted: 40 Transfers enrolled percentage: 44.0% Transfers enrolled: 26 |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall Spring |
Transfers accepted as1st semester freshman 2nd semester freshman Sophomore Junior |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer) |
Special RequirementsSpring Admissions: Decisions for the spring class are scheduled for release on a rolling basis beginning in October. Applicants for the spring class should make sure all materials expected for the admission application file are received by New College Admissions no later than December 1. However, the College reserves the right to close the class earlier than the date specified if spring enrollment goals are met before that date, and reserves the right to cancel the spring class admission cycle if the College has already met its enrollment goals for the year. Should the admission cycle be canceled, spring class applicants may request to have the application updated for consideration for the fall. |
Admission for International StudentsInternational Application Due for Fall 2021: Apr 15 Application fee: $30.00 |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $29,944.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $9,529.00 Room & Board(off-campus): $14,668.00 Additional estimated expenses: -- Costs per credit hour: $754.00 |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for non-need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $256,988.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 14 Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms: Foreign Student Certification of Finances |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: 94 TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 83 TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsInternational Student Adviser |