The University of West Florida Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Can I get into The University of West Florida? The school has a 50% acceptance rate. Last year, 2,863 out of 5,774 applicants were admitted making The University of West Florida a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 34 percent. The University of West Florida typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 39% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 590 |
| SAT Math 25th | 560 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1150 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1310 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1230 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The University of West Florida?
The University of West Florida typically requires applicants to be in the top 32 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1150 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1070. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1230 out of 1600. 47 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1310 and Above | Good | >63% |
| 1230 to 1310 | Avg + | 50%-63% |
| 1150 to 1230 | Avg - | 37%-50% |
| 1070 to 1150 | Reach | 26%-37% |
| Less than 1070 | Low | <26% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into The University of West Florida?
Admission data indicates that The University of West Florida regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 81 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The University of West Florida.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >65% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 50%-65% |
| 22 to 24 | Avg - | 40%-50% |
| 20 to 22 | Reach | 30%-40% |
| Less than 20 | Low | <30% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into The University of West Florida. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The University of West Florida was 3.43 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to The University of West Florida will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 28% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 13% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 20% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 19% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
75% of The University of West Florida freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 12% |
| Top 25% of class | 36% |
| Top 50% of class | 75% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 25% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 5% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,239 | 2,535 | 5,774 |
| Accepted | 1,585 | 1,278 | 2,863 |
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 50% | 50% |
| Enrolled | 579 | 525 | 1,104 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 37% | 41% | 39% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 70 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Jun 30, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to The University of West Florida before the Jun 30 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| May 4 | May 17 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The University of West Florida and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138354 IPEDS survey data for The University of West Florida.
