New College of Florida
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 843 students.
About This School
New College of Florida is a public institution located in Sarasota, Florida with approximately 843 undergraduate students enrolled. New College of Florida has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $7,195 per year. The graduation rate is 67%.
The New College of Florida is a public liberal arts college in Sarasota, Florida, United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the average net price of just $4,536/year and median graduation debt of only $12,000 make this one of the most affordable college options in the country, which is genuinely impressive for a residential liberal arts experience. However, the 65% freshman retention rate and 62% graduation rate are real concerns, suggesting that roughly 1 in 3 students either leave or don't finish — worth asking hard questions about fit before enrolling. Worth considering if you're a self-directed student who thrives in unconventional, contract-based learning and want a small, low-cost environment, but less ideal if you need strong structure or peer community to stay on track.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (843 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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