More selective than 37% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
74% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 38% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose New College of Florida over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
New College of Florida SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, New College of Florida is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 625 |
| SAT math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1245 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
New College of Florida admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 540–625 | 520–620 | 21–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 74% | 530–650 | 500–600 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is New College of Florida compared with other Florida colleges?
New College of Florida has the 30th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Webber International University | 69% | 28% | $29,529 |
| 27 | Ringling College of Art and Design | 70% | 72% | $57,742 |
| 28 | Florida College | 70% | 54% | $23,931 |
| 29 | Stetson University | 72% | 62% | $19,372 |
| 30 | New College of Florida | 73% | 67% | $7,195 |
| 31 | Nova Southeastern University | 73% | 63% | $30,371 |
| 32 | Lynn University | 73% | 52% | $44,089 |
| 33 | Albizu University-Miami | 76% | 40% | $19,849 |
| 34 | Eckerd College | 76% | 66% | $38,071 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at New College of Florida
College Scorecard; IPEDS
New College of Florida admissions questions
What is the New College of Florida acceptance rate?
New College of Florida accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,568 of 2,119 applicants were admitted.
Does New College of Florida require the SAT or ACT?
New College of Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 74% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 38% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for New College of Florida?
The middle 50% of New College of Florida first-year students scored 1060–1245 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at New College of Florida?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (221 of 1,568).
Is New College of Florida getting harder to get into?
New College of Florida accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 74% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to New College of Florida overview