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New College of Florida, NCF, is a public liberal arts college in Sarasota, Florida that was established in 1960. It opened its doors with 101 students in 1964 and was renamed New College of Florida in 2001. The campus of NCF covers 144-acres.
At NCF, academics are divided into 3 main divisions: Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Humanities. Within these three divisions, the college offers over 30 diverse areas of concentration (majors).
The New College Student Alliance (NCSA) is NCF’s student governing organization. Some of the clubs and organizations of the college are New College Feminist Alliance, the New College Climate Justice Squad, the Foreign Artsy Rare Film Society, the Anarchist Theory Reading Group, and New College Democrats.
William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; and Lincoln Diaz-Balart, U.S. Representative are some of the prominent graduates of the college.
New College Of Florida is in a small city, in Sarasota, FL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at New College Of Florida earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at New College Of Florida include liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 630 to 730 for students at New College Of Florida. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 590 and 670.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at New College Of Florida are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
New College Of Florida, in 2007-2008, had 767 students (887 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
More complete details are provided below.
New College Of Florida
5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109
General Phone: (941) 487-5000
http://www.ncf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 168 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for New College Of Florida in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 168 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, New College Of Florida had a total enrollment of 767 students (887 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 75% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
New College Of Florida offers campus housing for 638 of its 887 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Sarasota, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,221 | 705 | 58% | 222 | 31% |
| Men | 459 | 255 | 56% | 80 | 31% |
| Women | 762 | 450 | 59% | 142 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,065 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,988 |
| Room and board | $ 7,478 |
| Room charge | $ 4,908 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,556 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,700 |
Financial Aid:
New College Of Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3957400)
New College Of Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $83,102 | 8 | $83,038 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $66,229 | 15 | $66,671 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $52,314 | 10 | $55,595 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $65,326 | 34 | $66,501 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New College Of Florida Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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