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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into New College of Florida, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

73
%
Acceptance rate
3.68
Average High School GPA
1257
SAT Midpoint
July 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into New College of Florida?

73%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, NCF accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,119 people applied and 1,568 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1047 / 1387 (75%)
Men
521 / 732 (71%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at New College of Florida:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at New College of Florida, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into New College of Florida by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things NCF considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into New College of Florida?

3.68
Average High School GPA
1257
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended New College of Florida as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.68. 33% of freshmen who attended NCF were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 59% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
44%
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
6%
2.00-2.49
1%

NCF is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

74%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

38%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
Math Mean
605
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
Verbal Mean
652
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1040
Composite Mean
1257
75th Percentile
1240

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to New College of Florida. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 1
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification
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