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Summary
New College of Florida is a public institution that was founded in 2001. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 801, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 119 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. New College of Florida's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 94. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,060 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $29,089 (2011-12).
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New College of Florida is the Honors College of the State of Florida, one of 11 members of the State University System and a national leader in the arts and sciences. Located on a 110-acre campus along the Gulf of Mexico in Sarasota, the undergraduate liberal arts college attracts motivated, academically-talented students from throughout the United States, as well as nearly 25 foreign countries. Founded in 1960, the College's intimate environment, consisting of approximately 800 students and 70+ full-time faculty members, allows for in-depth undergraduate research and personalized learning. All students participate in yearly Independent Study Projects and are required to complete and defend a senior thesis prior to graduation. Year after year, New College's faculty and students garner top prizes and awards, including a higher proportion of Fulbright Scholars than virtually all other colleges and universities, including Harvard, Stanford and Yale. New College's student-centered academic mission and economic value consistently attract the attention of the most prestigious arbiters of excellence in higher education, including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Fiske Guide to College and The Princeton Review. New College is a founding member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), a network of distinguished, progressive higher education institutions. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | $29,512,057 |
Applying
When applying to New College of Florida, it's important to note the application deadline is April 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due April 15. The application fee at New College of Florida is $30. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 53.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 53% |
| Application deadline | April 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | April 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at New College of Florida is 10:1, and the school has 70.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at New College of Florida include: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84.2 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 57% - High | ||
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Student Life
New College of Florida has a total undergraduate enrollment of 801, with a gender distribution of 40.0 percent male students and 60.0 percent female students. 76.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 24.0 percent of students live off campus.
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| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
New College of Florida offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. New College of Florida also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at New College of Florida, 56 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at New College of Florida.
| Students who have cars on campus | 56% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At New College of Florida, 51.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $10,142.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,060 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $29,089 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,598 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
