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The University of West Florida

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B+

Rating

Public

Type

16,122

Students

$16,587

Tuition

31%

Acceptance

#404

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Pensacola, FL

11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514-5750

The University of West Florida is a large public institution located in Pensacola, FL ranked 15th in Florida. It has a total of 11,932 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting 31% of applicants. The University of West Florida offers 93 different majors and is best known for its Legal Support Services, Trade and Industrial Teacher Education, and Community Health Services programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 5th, and 10th respectively). With an annual tuition of $4,319 for in-state students and $16,587 for those from out-of-state, The University of West Florida is moderately priced. 43.76% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, entering the workforce. After college, alumni go on to take home approximately $38,900 per year, which is 6% under the national median.
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Cost

$19,241
Above Average

The University of West Florida

$19,241

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$33,203

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,241

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

31%Acceptance
Average

The University of West Florida

31%

National

69%
Sat

1080 - 1260

60% of students submit

Admissions Yield

52%

ACT

20 - 26

74% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Application Website

https://uwf.edu/admissions/

Students

11,932Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%
Male

43%

In-state

83%

Female

57%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

30%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
18% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6% Educational Leadership and Administration, General5% Special Education and Teaching, General71% Others

18% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6% Educational Leadership and Administration, General

5% Special Education and Teaching, General

71% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

18%

610 Graduates

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

6%

191 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching, General

5%

151 Graduates

Psychology, General

5%

149 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General

4%

141 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

130 Graduates

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

4%

130 Graduates

Mass Communication/Media Studies

4%

125 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

2%

81 Graduates

Academics

B
Professors
StudentsProfessors21:121:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

21

Number of Library Books

512,420

Academic Spend per Student

$6,233

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

78%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$31,500/Year

The University of West Florida

$31,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$31,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$38,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

43%