University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About University of West Florida
The University of West Florida (West Florida or UWF) is a public university in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Established in 1963 as a member institution of the State University System of Florida, the University of West Florida is a comprehensive research university without faculties of law or medicine, a designated space-grant institution, and sits on the third-largest campus in the State University System, at 1,600 acres (650 ha). The university's mascot is Argie the Argonaut and its logo is the chambered nautilus.
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58%
Acceptance
$9,364
Net price
9,330
Enrollment
59%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
58%
Acceptance rate
1,138
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$9,364
Average net price
$6,360
In-state tuition
$19,241
Out-of-state tuition
$12,432
Room & board
$1,600
Books & supplies
$19,947
Total cost of attendance
33%
Students receiving Pell grants
25%
Students with federal loans
$16,624
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$49,137
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,204
Median earnings (6 yrs)
59%
Graduation rate
89%
Retention rate
78%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,911
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
9,330
Total enrollment
28%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
36%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of West Florida FAQ
Is University of West Florida a public or private school?
University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL.
What is the acceptance rate at University of West Florida?
University of West Florida has an acceptance rate of 58%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of West Florida cost?
The average annual net price at University of West Florida is $9,364 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,360 in-state and $19,241 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Florida?
About 59% of students at University of West Florida complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of West Florida graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of West Florida students earn a median of $49,137 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of West Florida?
Admitted students at University of West Florida have an average SAT score of 1,138 and an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of West Florida?
University of West Florida enrolls about 9,330 students.
Campus
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