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New College of Florida's president argues that a state report on high per-student costs is misleading.

The college received significant one-time funding to address nearly $80 million in deferred maintenance, which inflates operating cost figures.

Enrollment has increased from over 600 to more than 900 students since new leadership was appointed in January 2023.

The college is legally required to be a residential institution, which increases its operational budget compared to other state universities.

Current graduation and employment data reflect students admitted before the 2023 leadership change, with new outcomes not measurable until 2028.

Data is only as honest as the people interpreting it.

Currently, critics are weaponizing a single spreadsheet without the

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