Sarasota is approximately 55 miles south of Tampa. The 140-acre bayfront campus houses over 40 buildings, ranging from the monumental mansions of the former Charles Ringling estate to the modernist dorm complex designed by I. M. Pei. History Opened in 1964 as a private liberal arts college. Became part of the University of South Florida in 1975, but retained its distinctive academic program and selective admissions. Read more about the history of New College Academic Program More than 20 undergraduate majors in the liberal arts and sciences.
Students also develop special topic and interdisciplinary majors.
Excellent foundation for post-baccalaureate study in business, law, and medicine. The curriculum is based on an academic contract, enabling students, in close consultation with faculty, to develop programs of seminars, tutorials, independent research and off-campus experiences. Students receive detailed narrative evaluations of their work. New College does not give grades. In January, students undertake independent study projects, which they design and complete under faculty sponsorship.