New College of Florida — acceptance rate 74%, tuition $5,227 in-state, $27,159 out-of-state
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
732
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
74%
Acceptance Rate
$8,368
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near New College of Florida ▼
1%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at New College of Florida, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$48,082
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,611
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,375
Median debt at graduation
66.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,150
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
33.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at New College of Florida
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The New College of Florida Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $397,905
Avg rent near campus: $2,076/mo — vs ~$778/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 34228 (8.4% cap, Longboat Key)
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🏆 Where New College of Florida Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~10 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person98%
Hybrid (Some Online)2%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)95%
25-64 (Adult)5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at New College of Florida?
New College of Florida has an acceptance rate of 74%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend New College of Florida?
Tuition at New College of Florida is
$5,227 for in-state students
and $27,159 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,368.
What is the graduation rate at New College of Florida?
The graduation rate at New College of Florida is 62%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is New College of Florida a good school?
New College of Florida has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend New College of Florida?
New College of Florida has a total enrollment of 732 students.
Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near New College of Florida?
Yes! Approximately 1% of students at New College of Florida live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 10 students who need rental housing near campus.
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