New College of Florida (NCF) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Distinguished by its alternative method of evaluation, which will be explained in greater detail below, and a notable number of Fulbright Scholars, New College of Florida is a small liberal arts college that definitely has much more to offer besides a scenic campus and lovely views.

Upon arrival at this Florida institution of higher education designated as an honors college for the liberal arts, one cannot help but be impressed by the absolute beauty of the campus. Besides its enviable location overlooking Sarasota Bay, this small liberal arts college is considered a hidden academic gem by many, offering an environment where creativity is encouraged, individuality is key, and great minds come together to experience an alternative form of education at an affordable cost. Named third in the nation for best value in public higher education, New College of Florida is where intellectual pursuits are not governed by one

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Information Summary

Ranks 10th in Florida and 345th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	89.3
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$20,650
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	31 / 1420
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	9 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	76% / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	837

Academics

The New College of Florida (NCF) is a fully accredited public state institution originally founded as a private institution in 1960. New College is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

NCF offers a variety of degree programs and majors. “Majors” at NCF are referred to as “areas of concentration,” or AOC. Since the school is very proactive in terms of encouraging a student to pursue numerous intellectual agendas, students are not required to take certain traditional core classes or degree plans that are associated with many other schools. For example, students are not required to take X number of sciences, X number of English courses, or X number of a foreign language in order to graduate or transition from under classman to upper classman. Instead, students are encouraged to take courses from a wealth of disciplines and concentrations.

Overall, the school offers 30 majors to choose from across three different areas of studies: humanities, arts, and science. Keep in mind that many of the graduates continue on for an advanced degree, hence the school also offers students the chance to focus on pre-professional programs such as pre-med or pre-law.

Perhaps you are asking yourself given the non-traditional aspect of New College

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Admissions

Much like other universities, New College requires submission of the

Financial Aid

The first step in the financial aid process regardless of what university a prospective student plans to attend is to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The application is available on www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is the only website that one should access to apply for federal funding. Using the information provided on this application, colleges determine financial need. Also, keep in mind that colleges may have internal funding sources.

Transfer students are not required to submit an additional form in order to be considered for financial aid awards at NCF such as scholarships. Instead they are encouraged to apply by mid April for priority consideration. Among other scholarships available for transfer students are the Phi Theta Kappa Scholar Award, Florida Student Artist Music Award, and the All-Florida Academic Team Award. Additional information regarding these awards can be found on the college

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Students

Curiously enough, NCF students gather for outdoor parties which are known as

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Bibliography

New College of Florida.n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2011.<http://www.ncf.edu/>

Fiske, Edward and Robert Logue. Fiske Guide to Colleges 2010. Naperville, Illinois: Sourcebook, Inc. 2010. Print.

“Pomp & circumstance: new college graduates love tradition—but their tradition isn’t the typical cap and gown” Sarasota Magazine, 1 May 2007. Web. 18 Apr. 2011. <http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-163115883.html>

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