Admissions
Choose undergraduate admission, graduate admission or the 3+2 pathway.
Undergraduate applicants
Use New College’s undergraduate admissions process for first-year, transfer and international applicants.
Graduate application checklist
- Graduate application and all post-secondary transcripts documenting a completed or forthcoming bachelor’s degree.
- Personal statement, résumé or CV, and two recommendations, including one from a faculty member.
- International credentials: NACES-member evaluation and translation where needed; applicable English proficiency evidence.
- Programming proficiency and Linear Algebra preparation. Conditional admission may be available; confirm completion timing with admissions.
GRE scores are optional. Check NCF graduate admissions for current requirements and English proficiency thresholds.
Graduate application and information request
Applications open September 22 for the following fall. Early action closes December 1, regular decision February 1, and the final deadline is June 15, or April 1 for international applicants. Students are admitted on a rolling, space-available basis.
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Open the request form on apply.ncf.edu, or call (941) 487-5000.
You need an introductory programming course and linear algebra, with calculus behind it. If you do not have them yet, these two will get you there: Programming for Everybody (Coursera) and Linear Algebra for Data Science in R (DataCamp). Provisional admission is available; write to graduateDS@ncf.edu early and we will help you plan.
Cost and admission at a glance.
| Tuition and fees | $11,384 for a Florida resident’s first year; $30,570 for an out-of-state or international student, 2026–27. |
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| Estimated total budget | $31,760 Florida resident; $50,946 out of state; $54,237 international, including estimated non-billable expenses. |
| GRE | Not required. GRE, GRE Subject, and GMAT scores are optional. |
| Preparation | Programming and Linear Algebra preparation are required; confirm conditional-admission arrangements with admissions. |
Questions we get.
Do I need the GRE?
No. GRE, GRE Subject, and GMAT scores are optional.
Do I need a data science undergraduate degree?
No. Your major can be in another field, but you need programming and Linear Algebra preparation; ask admissions about conditional admission.
How long does the program take?
Thirty-six credits: three semesters on campus plus a full-time industry practicum, usually in the summer after the first year.
Is there an online option?
No. The program is taught in person in Sarasota, with one cohort entering each fall.
What does the first year cost?
For 2026–27, tuition and fees are $11,384 for a Florida resident and $30,570 for an out-of-state or international student.
Can I visit or talk with someone first?
Yes. Plan a campus visit, request information above, or write to graduateDS@ncf.edu.