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New College Of Florida

Established in 1960, New College of Florida is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a public liberal arts college. The college is spread across an area of 144 acres. New College's recent enrollments have been over 700 students. Initially founded as a private institution for academically talented students by local civic leaders, it is now an autonomous honors college. It is a unit of the State University System of Florida. Students at New College can choose from more than 30 different areas of concentration or majors. The three divisions of academics include:

  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences

The students at New College are also involved in various on-campus clubs and organizations such as Africa Club, Ben and Jerry’s Devotional Society, Anarchist Theory Reading Group, Best Buddies, Origami Club, CODEPINK and Beekeeping/ Apiculture Club.

Campus Location

5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109
USA
Main Tel: (941) 487-5000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
  • High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor1681

Students

Student enrollment was 767 in 2007-2008 (887 full-time equivalent).

About 36% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 64% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,065
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 22,988
Room$ 4,908
Board$ 2,556
Books and supplies$ 800
Other$ 3,700

Financial Aid: New College Of Florida participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  47
Without tenure; working toward tenure  20
Without tenure; tenure not available  10

Housing and Meals

New College Of Florida provides on-campus housing for 638 of its 887 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men56%
Women59%
All58%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal630-730
Math590-670
Writing600-690

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (168 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Related Florida School Links

List of Florida colleges

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