University of West Florida

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Pensacola, FL
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#8 Best Public Universities in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

14,822

Location Pensacola, Florida
Website uwf.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of West Florida occupies a 1,600-acre campus in Pensacola, situated along the Pensacola Bay in Florida's western panhandle. Founded in 1963, the public institution features a wooded waterfront campus with modern academic buildings connected by boardwalks and nature trails. The university maintains a substantial presence in downtown Pensacola through its Historic Trust properties and serves as a regional comprehensive institution for Northwest Florida. UWF's academic programs emphasize marine science, cybersecurity, and business, with the College of Business receiving AACSB accreditation. The campus includes traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing, while its Division II athletic programs compete in the Gulf South Conference.

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Ratings

University of West Florida is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of West Florida within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1020/1230
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/27
GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

58.2%

Applications Due Jun 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 26.1%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Florida Resident Tuition

$6,360

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,241

Breakdown

Tuition $6,360
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Fees $2,041
Room and Board $12,432
Budget for Other Expenses $3,024
Total One Year Cost $25,457

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of West Florida are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 16% of students major in Business, 13% in Education, and 9% in Health Professions.