Northwest Florida State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5894 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1628 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1542 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #59 of 109 | In Florida |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,752
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- nwfsc.edu
Northwest Florida State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwest Florida State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,797 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,590 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Northwest Florida State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2998 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 623 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 347 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 344 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 223 (5%) |
| Asian | 141 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 39 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,458
- Students receiving aid
- 71%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,151 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,151 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,604 |
| Fee in-district | $432 |
| Fee in-state | $432 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,008 |
Northwest Florida State College majors
Northwest Florida State College has granted 137 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwest Florida State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 693 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 71 | 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 34 | |
| Purchasing, Procurement & Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 28 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 14 |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 16 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 12 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 9 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 8 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 5 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 | |
| Computer Graphics | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 3 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 2 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | |
| Music Technology | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 879 | 137 |
Northwest Florida State College has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 35% | 42% |
Publications & Citations
Northwest Florida State College has published 71 scientific papers with 3,412 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Oceanography, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, and Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 | 21 |
| 2001 | 0 | 36 |
| 2002 | 0 | 55 |
| 2003 | 1 | 56 |
| 2004 | 1 | 84 |
| 2005 | 2 | 79 |
| 2006 | 1 | 87 |
| 2007 | 1 | 95 |
| 2008 | 4 | 100 |
| 2009 | 7 | 117 |
| 2010 | 2 | 117 |
| 2011 | 0 | 127 |
| 2012 | 2 | 152 |
| 2013 | 6 | 155 |
| 2014 | 5 | 159 |
| 2015 | 1 | 172 |
| 2016 | 5 | 190 |
| 2017 | 3 | 156 |
| 2018 | 2 | 162 |
| 2019 | 6 | 187 |
| 2020 | 3 | 178 |
| 2021 | 3 | 212 |
| 2022 | 2 | 170 |
| 2023 | 0 | 181 |
| 2024 | 3 | 166 |
| 2025 | 2 | 151 |
Notable alumni
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Alan Ritchson
- Enrolled in Northwest Florida State College
- 1999-2003 graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- film directormodelfilm screenwritertelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Alan Michael Ritchson is an American actor. He made his acting debut as Aquaman / Arthur Curry on The CW superhero series Smallville (2005–10), where he appeared as a guest star between the fifth and 10th seasons. He subsequently had a starring role in the Spike TV sitcom Blue Mountain State (2010–2012), a role he reprised in the 2016 film sequel. He also headlined the SyFy action series Blood Drive (2017), and returned to superhero television as Hank Hall / Hawk on the DC Universe / HBO Max series Titans from 2018 to 2021. He gained wider recognition for portraying the title character in the ongoing Amazon Prime Video action thriller series Reacher since 2022.
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John McGuire
- Occupations
- politiciannaval officer
- Biography
-
John Joseph McGuire III is an American politician, businessman, and former United States Navy SEAL serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Virginia Senate from 2024 to 2025 and in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2018 to 2024.
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Kedrick Brown
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Albert Kedrick Brown is an American former professional basketball player and coach. Born and raised in Zachary, Louisiana, Brown played college basketball at Okaloosa-Walton Community College (now Northwest Florida State College), where he was a first team NJCAA All-America selection as a sophomore.
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Ray Sansom
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ray Sansom is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing portions of Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties from 2002 to February 21, 2010.
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Jason Michaels
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Jason Drew Michaels, nicknamed "J-Mike", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Houston Astros.
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Robert Coello
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Robert Coello is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and in the KBO League for the Nexen Heroes.
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Donell Taylor
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Quence Donell Taylor II is an American former professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) tall. He can play as a point guard or as a swingman, but his primary position is shooting guard.
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Brad Drake
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Brad Drake is a Republican politician who is currently serving as Walton County Commissioner, District 3. He was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis on September 7, 2023.
General info
| Alternative names | Okaloosa-Walton College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Motto | Educatio Optima |
| Colors | red, white, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 421 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 College Boulevard E. Niceville, Florida, 32578-1295 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 8506785111 |