The University of West Florida (UWF)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,467
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Acceptance rate	53%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	52%

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

The University of West Florida 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.

UWF boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,360

Cost of attendance at The University of West Florida 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

$19,241

Cost of attendance at The University of West Florida 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, 97 of freshman students at The University of West Florida received on average $10,774 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.

$10,774

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	323	31%	$5,216	$1,684,641
Other Federal Grant	452	43%	$4,684	$2,117,029
State Grant/Scholarships	997	96%	$5,635	$5,617,991
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	760	73%	$4,154	$3,157,173
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,011	97%	$10,774	$10,892,193

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida students is 52.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.3%.

52.0%

asian 64.9% 24 students
African American 41.6% 79 students
white 53.9% 440 students
unknown 33.3% 4 students
hispanic 50.4% 71 students
International Students 65.5% 19 students
Mixed Race 53.6% 45 students

Sport Conferences

Football Gulf South Conference
Baseball Gulf South Conference
Basketball Gulf South Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of West Florida 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

The University of West Florida offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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