University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

C+

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About University of West Florida

University of West Florida is a mid-sized, public institution in Pensacola, FL, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 9,330 students. The acceptance rate is 58%. 59% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,137.

58%

Acceptance

$9,364

Net price

9,330

Enrollment

59%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

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

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading520–630

SAT Math500–600

ACT Composite20–27

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

$0–30K

$4,815

$30–48K

$6,462

$48–75K

$8,077

$75–110K

$12,456

$110K+

$16,620

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing18.1%

Humanities17.5%

Business12.3%

Psychology8.5%

Computer Science5.6%

Biology5.3%

Engineering4.2%

Parks & Recreation3.9%

Communications2.9%

Criminal Justice2.9%

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

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

60%

Hispanic

12%

Black

10%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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