New College of Florida

New College of Florida is very difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at New College of Florida is 73%. Out of 1,226 applications received in 2023, 896 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to New College of Florida, the regular decision application deadline is May 30 and the fee for the application costs $30.

New College of Florida Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of New College of Florida's admissions stats.

New College of Florida 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.9
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	22%
Mean SAT Score	1257
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	84%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	46%
Waitlist	Yes

New College of Florida Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New College of Florida.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	–
Regular Decision	Yes	5 30	–

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Considering Applying Early to New College of Florida?

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New College of Florida does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1.

New College of Florida accepts approximately 86% of early action applicants and 73% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, New College of Florida admitted 254 of the 295 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on New College of Florida Admissions

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Transferring to New College of Florida

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to New College of Florida

In 2022, New College of Florida waitlisted 3 students and 2 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 1 eventually got off the waitlist.

What's Most Important for Getting Into New College of Florida?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at New College of Florida

Curious about the factors that are considered by New College of Florida during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with New College of Florida for more information on admission factors.

New College of Florida 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to New College of Florida, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with New College of Florida's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Essay is Not required or Recommended. Optional for all.
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New College of Florida?

Students admitted to New College of Florida have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9. New College of Florida considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 60% submitted a class rank. At New College of Florida 22% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50% were in the top 25% and 88% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At New College of Florida, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to New College of Florida directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New College of Florida does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 84% of New College of Florida's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 46% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for New College of Florida?

To be competitive with other New College of Florida applicants, you should strive to earn between 1170 and 1335 (or higher!) on the SAT. At New College of Florida 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1335 and 25% of scored lower than 1170, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a New College of Florida student is 1257.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of New College of Florida students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 620 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of New College of Florida students scored 700 or higher, and 75% scored a 620 or higher.

To be most competitive at New College of Florida, you should strive to earn between 25 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for New College of Florida's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for New College of Florida students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

More Information on Transferring to New College of Florida

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to New College of Florida.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Applicants should hear back by July 31.

Transfer students can enroll in New College of Florida during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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New College of Florida Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to New College of Florida?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to New College of Florida.

Does New College of Florida accept transfer credits?

✅ New College of Florida accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. New College of Florida accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does New College of Florida accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ New College of Florida accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to New College of Florida?

✅ New College of Florida is not test optional.

What is New College of Florida's acceptance rate?

✅ New College of Florida has an acceptance rate of 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New College of Florida?

❌ New College of Florida does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at New College of Florida?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at New College of Florida was 86% in 2021.

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