Students represent 38 states and 12 countries. 100% of students participate in a research course and write a thesis (or complete a senior capstone project) before graduation. 79% of students live on-campus in residence halls. NCF has more than 75 student clubs and organizations. Our student government is open to all students, meaning that each student can cast a vote.

At New College, nearly 100% of admitted students are offered scholarship funding (in addition to any Florida Bright Futures funding they may already have earned for their work in high school). We urge students with financial need to meet NCF's FAFSA priority deadline for maximum need-based aid eligibility: Nov. 1 for admitted students. New College is regularly featured in national rankings of colleges for academic strength and affordable cost. For more on coverage by Fiske Guide to Colleges, The Princeton Review, USA Today, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and Forbes, go to https://www.ncf.edu/about/campus-profile-statistics/.

Students who complete an application and the FAFSA by November 1 will be eligible for maximum consideration for need-based financial aid.

The Admissions Committee utilizes a holistic application review, allowing us to get to know the entire student and select candidates that we believe will thrive and benefit from a New College education. The most important factor is course selection. We are looking for students that have taken the most challenging curriculum available to them.  We then look at the weighted academic GPA for the students’ core courses, and class rank, if available. Since New College is very writing-intensive, we strongly emphasize the essays students submit in their Common Application. Next, the Admissions Committee looks at test scores. A recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor is also considered, in addition to activities outside of the classroom. The Admissions Committee may also consider demonstrated interest as an application factor. While there are no minimum GPA and test score requirements, the middle 50% for Fall 2021 freshmen SAT 1110-1328 and ACT 24-30.

Spring 2023 admission deadline is December 1. (However, the spring class admission is only available to transfer students.)

•         Fall 2023 priority admission and financial aid deadline is November 1--after that, rolling admission until April 15. Scholarship and financial aid deadline is April 15.
•         Admissions deadlines for 2023-24:

November 1 is our priority application and financial aid deadline. Students will receive decisions by April 1. Students who complete an application and the FAFSA by November 1 will be eligible for maximum consideration for need based financial aid. We will continue to accept applications through April 15. Students will receive decisions on a rolling basis. May 1 is enrollment deposit due date (national common reply deadline).

NCF has more than 75 student organizations, with the most popular being student groups that are geared toward equality, social justice, mental health and diversity education. Health and wellness focus is popular. Sailing is one of the few organized competitive sports teams, but is has been very successful. Other recreational and sports activities are popular, such as flag football, basketball, yoga and Quidditch. Our cafeteria offers traditional food options, including vegetarian and vegan options, for every meal. Students are incredibly supportive of each other’s passions, attending dance and theatre performances, art openings, poetry readings and events.

NCF's sailing team competed in nationals in 2014, and won the New Orleans All-State Sugar Bowl in 2015. We also have a thriving club sports program that competes with other area schools in the Cross College Alliance, in community leagues, and in campus intramurals. Sports include soccer, flag football, sand volleyball, tennis, basketball, softball, swimming and golf.