Northwest Florida State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5945 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1676 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1590 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #60 of 109 | In Florida |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,898
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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.
1,595 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,636 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 | 3135 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 615 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 398 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 328 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 205 (4%) |
| Asian | 146 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (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
- $5,406
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,496 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,496 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,425 |
| Fee in-district | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,200 |
Northwest Florida State College majors
Northwest Florida State College has granted 130 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 | 713 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 73 | 32 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 41 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | 25 |
| Purchasing, Procurement & Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 21 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 18 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 12 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | |
| Computer Graphics | 4 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 4 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 2 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 1 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 877 | 130 |
Northwest Florida State College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 33% | 42% |
Publications & Citations
Northwest Florida State College has published 62 scientific papers with 1,419 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Ecology, Computer Science, Oceanography, Physics, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 9 |
| 2001 | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | 3 | 10 |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 | 13 |
| 2010 | 2 | 21 |
| 2011 | 0 | 23 |
| 2012 | 2 | 58 |
| 2013 | 7 | 64 |
| 2014 | 4 | 94 |
| 2015 | 0 | 93 |
| 2016 | 7 | 108 |
| 2017 | 2 | 102 |
| 2018 | 2 | 96 |
| 2019 | 5 | 119 |
| 2020 | 4 | 118 |
| 2021 | 3 | 135 |
Notable alumni
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Alan Ritchson
- Enrolled in Northwest Florida State College
- 1999-2003 graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- film actorsinger-songwritermodeltelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Alan Michael Ritchson is an American actor. He made his acting debut as Aquaman / Arthur Curry on The CW superhero series Smallville (2005–2010), where he appeared as a guest star between the fifth and tenth seasons. Ritchson 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 Amazon Prime Video action thriller series Reacher since 2022.
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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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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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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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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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John McGuire
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John Joseph McGuire III is an American politician who is a member of the Virginia State Senate. He was elected to the newly redrawn 10th Senate district in 2023, coming out of a four-way primary with 63% of the vote and running unopposed in the general election. He elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017, and represented the old 56th district which comprised areas to the North and West of Richmond, Virginia.
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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 | 401 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 College Boulevard Niceville, Florida, 32578-1295 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 8506785111 |