New College of Florida: what international applicants need

What are New College of Florida's application deadlines for 2026–27?

New College of Florida has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on April 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is New College of Florida's acceptance rate?

73.2% for students who started in fall 2024: New College of Florida admitted 1,188 of its 1,623 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does New College of Florida require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Yes. New College of Florida requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for 2026–27.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (April 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

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

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 520–620 in Math and 540–625 in Reading and Writing (70% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is New College of Florida's application fee for international students?

New College of Florida charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does New College of Florida accept?

New College of Florida lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does New College of Florida accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests New College of Florida lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does New College of Florida require?

New College of Florida doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does New College of Florida require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. New College of Florida requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does New College of Florida have?

112 of New College of Florida's 852 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 13.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does New College of Florida cost for international students?

New College of Florida is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $29,944 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $6,916). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,825. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $48,239 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does New College of Florida give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, New College of Florida gave institutional scholarships or grants to 27 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25