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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 24%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 2%

Best Time to Look for a Place

Summer

Popular Areas Houses on Bay Shore Road
Average Rents
  • Studio: $600
  • 1 BR: $750
  • 2 BR: $800
  • 4 BR: $1,600

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most Novo Collegians choose to live on campus. For those who would like to escape the tightly-knit community, some options are available. The most luxurious of these options are the houses on Bay Shore Road that have been historically rented out to students by owners. Bay Shore Road is a gorgeous, upscale street that cuts through New College. Located on it is the Ringling Museum of Art and numerous residences that appear on the National Register of Historic Places. This neighborhood features homes that are typically a mere block or two away from the bay and have backyards replete with charm. Living off campus in one of these houses is almost like living on campus, due to how close they are.

Unfortunately, these options aren’t always available, and they require multiple students collaborating to share rent. When this is the case, apartments in Bradenton are sought after for their low prices and proximity to campus. Commuters often report alienation from campus events, but some prefer the anonymity and privacy. With the exception of some local houses, large student gatherings tend to take place in Palm Court. Accordingly, the choice to leave campus is often the choice to leave the New College social pipeline.

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Off-Campus Housing at New College of Florida

rathskellar91

Sociology '14

1.9
C-

You Gotta Know NCF Requires You Live on Campus, Even Upper-Level

That's one of the big issues about being a student here, you are required to live on campus in sub-standard housing. Some of these dorms are really bad and most don't have kitchen facilities, which is not cool considering the meal plan is poor and the food is worse.

Most students want/try to live off campus and get some kind of waiver, but administration gives you a hassle.

The general area west of NCF is pretty nice and some of the houses for rent here are okay and with decent prices, but heading south in the 41 area it starts to become ghetto and there are break-ins and such. Prices are lower but crime is higher.

None of this matters, though, if you can't get an off-campus waiver.

Apr 27, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at New College of Florida

rbo

Philosophy '15

4.6
A

Nice Environment, Friendly Folks

relatively inexpensive when sharing with a couple friends, very nice housing near the school. tree canopies.

Jan 06, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at New College of Florida

IatoRamblen

Environmental Studies '12

4.2
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Good Options but Hard to Get

There are lots of really great houses ranging from EXTREMELY cheap through expensive around New College. Plenty are within walking and biking distance. Lots of houses have been rented by the New College family for years, get passed from student to student, and have New College friendly landlords. Unfortunately, it can be hard to be granted off-campus housing from the college since they fill the dorms up first.

Dec 27, 2011

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User rating for New College of Florida - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 16 user reviews.

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For Assistance ContactWhat's This?

Residence Life cannot recommend off-campus places to live, but Student Affairs runs an off-campus housing Web board for posting rental options and helping off-campus students connect. Visit ncfrents.proboards31.com.

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Name
Taylor Welsh
Hometown
West Palm Beach, Fl
Major
English Literature/Socioloy
Grad Year
2014

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