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Your chances of getting into New College of Florida

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

75.4%
Admission Difficulty for New College of Florida
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at New College of Florida is 75.4%.  Its admission rate is the 38th lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into New College of Florida and can you get accepted?

New College of Florida is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,380 out of the 1,830 who applied were admitted.

New College of Florida typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.87. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into New College of Florida?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to New College of Florida you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.87 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1230 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

New College of Florida GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.87

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into New College of Florida?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into New College of Florida are to have around a 3.87 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.87 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as New College of Florida accepts 75% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at New College of Florida is 3.87 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #7 in Florida for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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New College of Florida SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1103-1360

Applicants Submitting SAT 

74%
SAT Scores for New College of Florida
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 580
Math 25th Percentile 523
Composite 25th Percentile 1103
SAT Scores for New College of Florida
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 710
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1360
Average SAT Score 1230

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to New College of Florida?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at New College of Florida is 1230 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1103-1360. Students who get into New College of Florida score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  New College of Florida ranks #9 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1230 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. New College of Florida regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1103 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1103, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 980, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 74 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1230 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1231, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1360 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

New College of Florida admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1360 and Above Good >85%
1231 to 1360 Avg + 75%-85%
1103 to 1231 Avg - 61%-75%
975 to 1103 Reach 46%-61%
Less than 975 Low <46%
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New College of Florida ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

35%
ACT Scores for New College of Florida
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 23
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for New College of Florida
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 33
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into New College of Florida?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to New College of Florida is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 31.  The school ranks #6 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

35 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to New College of Florida.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into New College of Florida for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 31 ACT score.

New College of Florida admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >86%
27 to 31 Avg + 75%-86%
24 to 27 Avg - 63%-75%
21 to 24 Reach 50%-63%
Less than 21 Low <50%
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High School Class Rank

88% of New College of Florida freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted New College of Florida students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 22%
Top 25% of class 50%
Top 50% of class 88%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

New College of Florida admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,292 538 1,830
Accepted 991 389 1,380
Acceptance Rate 77% 72% 75%
Enrolled 137 51 188
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 13% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 30, 2025

Days left to Apply

190

Applicants have 190 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on May 30, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to New College of Florida is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to New College of Florida and what student information is used for admission decisions?

New College of Florida Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at New College of Florida
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because New College of Florida is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.87 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1230 and ACT of 27 will almost guarantee your admission.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to New College of Florida often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=262129 IPEDS survey data for New College of Florida.

Last updated February 24, 2024