Florida

University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1963Rural, near a citySEVP certified
University of West Florida campus
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About

The University of West Florida (West Florida or UWF) is a public research university in Pensacola, Florida, United States. It was established in 1963 as a member institution of the State University System of Florida and sits on the third-largest campus—1,600 acres (650 ha)—in the State University System. The university's mascot is Argie the Argonaut.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$19,241
Estimated total for international students
US$32,573
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$6,360
Total cost for in-state students
US$19,692
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
9,330
Graduate students
4,852
International undergraduates
3%
Students per teacher
22 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
58%
SAT
Reading and writing 520–630 · Maths 500–600
ACT
20–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$52,902

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (113)

Bachelor's degrees55 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMaritime StudiesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees34 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees3 subjects
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEducational/Instructional Media Design
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates10 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPsychology, General
Graduate certificates10 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer Software and Media ApplicationsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignGeography and CartographyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPublic HealthSpecial Education and Teaching

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.