New College of Florida

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,227

2024 Average Net Price

$9,078

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

73.2%

1,623 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

881

97.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.7%

128 Graduates

About

New College of Florida is a higher education institution located in Sarasota County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at New College of Florida were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (56 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (55 degrees), and Environmental Studies (9 degrees).

In 2024, 147 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New College of Florida. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (88 degrees), 3.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New College of Florida is $5,227, which is $−22,951 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at New College of Florida is $5,227, which is $22,951 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,078.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending New College of Florida received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,227

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at New College of Florida was $5,227. The cost of tuition at New College of Florida is $−22,951 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New College of Florida (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,078

2024 Value

8.48%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 New College of Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,078. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of New College of Florida grew by 8.48%.

This chart compares the average net price of New College of Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,501

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New College of Florida was of $18,501 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 26.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New College of Florida (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at New College of Florida received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New College of Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

New College of Florida received 1,623 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 23.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,623 applicants, 1,188 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.2% acceptance rate.

There were 881 students enrolled at New College of Florida in 2024. 70% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

New College of Florida has an overall enrollment yield of 18.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,188

Accepted Out of 1,623

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of New College of Florida was 73.2% (1,188 admissions from 1,623 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 74%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 23.4%, while admissions declined by 24.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of New College of Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

70%

Submission Percentage (2024)

153

Scores Submitted (2024)

70% of enrolled first-time students at New College of Florida in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

New College of Florida had a total enrollment of 881 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at New College of Florida is 862 students and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 97.8% of students enrolled at New College of Florida are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New College of Florida, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.1% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.11% Black or African American, 4.31% Two or More Races, 2.61% Asian, and 0.341% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at New College of Florida in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.6%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.3%), followed by White Female (25.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New College of Florida in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 881 students. The full-time enrollment at New College of Florida is 862 and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 97.8% of students enrolled at New College of Florida are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New College of Florida (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New College of Florida was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), New College of Florida had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New College of Florida (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
468 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
175 enrolled students
Black or African American
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New College of Florida is 53.1% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.11% Black or African American, 4.31% Two or More Races, 2.61% Asian, and 0.341% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14 students (1.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 47 more women than men received degrees from New College of Florida. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New College of Florida is white (88 degrees awarded). There were 3.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at New College of Florida is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (56 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (55 degrees) and Environmental Studies (9 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New College of Florida, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New College of Florida are Software developers (652,441 people), Other managers (215,365 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (159,068 people), Computer occupations, all other (143,599 people), and Computer & information systems managers (122,011 people).

The most specialized majors at New College of Florida in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (64 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New College of Florida are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at New College of Florida are Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (64 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New College of Florida are Computer Systems Design (683,083 people), Elementary & secondary schools (375,361 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (225,731 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (200,641 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (132,426 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New College of Florida.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at New College of Florida was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at New College of Florida according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at New College of Florida, which is 0.515 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (97).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New College of Florida by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at New College of Florida in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.514 times less than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at New College of Florida in Biological & Physical Sciences, which is 2.44 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from New College of Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
88 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New College of Florida is white (88 degrees awarded). There were 3.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

0.68% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
105 degrees awarded
White Female
91 degrees awarded
White Female
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New College of Florida is white female (105 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (91 degrees).

Operations

New College of Florida has an endowment valued at nearly $49M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.69M (3.45%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, New College of Florida had a total salary expenditure of 88.4M. New College of Florida employs 36 Assistant professors, 32 Associate professors and 30 Professors. Most academics at New College of Florida are Male Assistant professor (24), Male Associate professor (17), and Male Professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New College of Florida are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Endowment

$49M

2024 Endowment

1.92%

growth from 2023

New College of Florida has an endowment valued at about $49M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of New College of Florida grew 1.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $463k lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New College of Florida (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.5M

2024 Salaries

25.8%

growth from 2023

In 2024, New College of Florida paid a median of $30.5M in salaries, which represents 34.5% of their overall expenditure ($88.4M) and a 25.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.499% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.74% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$10M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2024, New College of Florida paid a total of $10M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New College of Florida were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

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