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New College of Florida SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1060-1245. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 21-26. New College of Florida admitted 73% of applicants and required SAT or ACT scores.

SAT middle 50%
1060-1245
ACT middle 50%
21-26
Acceptance rate
73%
Test policy, fall 2024
Required
Undergraduates
843

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for New College of Florida?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1245 or higher to sit in the top quarter of New College of Florida's SAT submitters; 1060 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 43% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at New College of Florida?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

New College of Florida SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing540590625
SAT Math520560620
SAT total (estimated)106011501245
ACT composite212326

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 625 in Reading and Writing and 620 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 100 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1150.

Testing policy

Does New College of Florida require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Required

New College of Florida told the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on New College of Florida's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at New College of Florida

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$6,916
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$29,944
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$7,195
First-year retention rate
76%
Graduation rate within 6 years
67%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,082

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FAQ

New College of Florida admissions questions

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

New College of Florida does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1060 and 1245 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1245 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1060 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for New College of Florida?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 21 to 26, with a median of 23. Scoring 26 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does New College of Florida require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, New College of Florida reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores. Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on New College of Florida's admissions website before you apply.

What is New College of Florida's acceptance rate?

New College of Florida admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].