Northwest Florida State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	23 to 1
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Niceville, Florida, NWF State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northwest Florida State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northwest Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at NWF State is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,191

Cost of attendance at Northwest Florida State College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,715

Cost of attendance at Northwest Florida State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at Northwest Florida State College received on average $5,628 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,628

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	152	33%	$7,784	$1,183,123
Other Federal Grant	183	40%	$6,557	$1,199,854
State Grant/Scholarships	64	14%	$2,377	$152,132
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	30	7%	$1,644	$49,305
Total Grant & Scholarships	249	54%	$5,628	$1,401,291

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest Florida State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest Florida State College students is 39.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.9%.

39.9%

African American 80.0% 4 students
white 40.0% 229 students
unknown 28.6% 2 students
hispanic 41.2% 28 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northwest Florida State College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest Florida State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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