Safety Score
4.10 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Sarasota, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
New College of Florida
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 732-student campus.
- 4.10
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,475
- Rank of 3,050
- #117
- FL rank
- 732
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
New College of Florida reports 4.10 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,475 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 4.10
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,475
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 3
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
New College of Florida decreased from 5 to 3 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesNew College of Florida is a Public institution located in Sarasota, FL, enrolling approximately 732 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #117 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 732 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at New College of Florida is "Rape" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 6.56 incidents per 1,000 students, New College of Florida reports 37% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2475
See peer comparison
State Rank (FL)
#117
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
New College of Florida percentile rank 18.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2475 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
New College of Florida reports 37% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,916
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $29,944
- Avg Net Price
- $7,195
- Median Debt
- $17,375
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 73%
- SAT Average
- 1150
- SAT Math Range
- 520–620
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 21–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $32,611
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $48,082
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 77%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNew College of Florida: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (3 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
New College of Florida vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
FL
New College of Florida
4.10 incidents / 1,000 students
NE
College of Saint Mary
6.82 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
1.36 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE · 733 enrolled
Safety Score 6.82
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL · 733 enrolled
Safety Score 1.36
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Miami Lakes, FL · 730 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
William Peace University
Raleigh, NC · 730 enrolled
Safety Score 13.70
Ripon College
Ripon, WI · 734 enrolled
Safety Score 10.90
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest New College of Florida nationally (rank #2475), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New College of Florida safe?
New College of Florida has a safety score of 4.10 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,475 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at New College of Florida?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does New College of Florida compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does New College of Florida have fire safety data?
Yes. New College of Florida reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding New College of Florida's Safety Profile
New College of Florida in Sarasota, FL enrolls 732 students and has a safety score of 4.10 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2475 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 5 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
New College of Florida's 4.10 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh New College of Florida against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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