New College Of Florida is in a small city, in Sarasota, Florida. 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 2005 was 630 to 720 for students at New College Of Florida. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 580 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 2005, had 762 students (761 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
5700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243-2197
General Phone: (941) 359-4269
Admissions Phone: (941) 359-4269
Financial Aid Phone: (941) 359-4255
http://www.ncf.edu
New College Of Florida awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 125 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for New College Of Florida in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 125 | 1 |
In 2005, New College Of Florida had a total enrollment of 762 students (761 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 78% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
New College Of Florida offers campus housing for 460 of its 761 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 684 | 408 | 60% | 218 | 53% |
| Men | 250 | 145 | 58% | 84 | 58% |
| Women | 434 | 263 | 61% | 134 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (941) 359-4269
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,616 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,374 |
| Room and board | $ 6,330 |
| Room charge | $ 3,896 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,317 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
New College Of Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3957400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (941) 359-4255
New College Of Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $78,192 | 6 | $71,230 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $59,717 | 11 | $58,730 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $46,007 | 13 | $45,748 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $61,982 | 30 | $55,604 |
*: 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 6% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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