University of West Florida: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1459 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #387 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #348 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 2 | In Pensacola |
| #332 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 92 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 9,661
- Graduates
- 4,710
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uwf.edu
University of West Florida Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of West Florida has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Applicants | 9,831 | 3,998 | 5,833 |
| Admissions | 5,591 | 2,261 | 3,330 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,277 | 548 | 729 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 226 | 119 | 107 |
4,897 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,077 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
735 or 49%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of West Florida are 1020-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,010 or 67%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of West Florida are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8380 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1833 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 1601 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 766 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 691 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 518 (4%) |
| Asian | 502 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 32 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 (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
- $11,018
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,319 | $7,088 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,319 | $7,088 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,587 | $22,166 |
| Fee in-district | $2,041 | $1,974 |
| Fee in-state | $2,041 | $1,974 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,654 | $2,728 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,534 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,529 |
| Room charge | $6,124 |
| Meal charge | $5,405 |
University of West Florida majors
University of West Florida has granted 2,174 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 1,441 master's across 34 programs, and 29 doctorate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of West Florida.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 539 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 318 | 36 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 38 | 289 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 160 | ||
| Psychology, General | 176 | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 131 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 120 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 108 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 101 | |||
| Accounting | 37 | 59 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 95 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 86 | |||
| Public Health, General | 6 | 74 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 46 | 32 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 49 | 29 | ||
| Information Technology | 38 | 35 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 68 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 64 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 61 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 47 | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 44 | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | 19 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 | |||
| Social Work | 53 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 51 | |||
| History, General | 39 | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 35 | 13 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 45 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 44 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | 28 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | 27 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 41 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 40 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 16 | 20 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 34 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 24 | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 33 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 32 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 32 | |||
| Finance, General | 31 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 24 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 21 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 21 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 | 3 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | 14 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 19 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 | |||
| Economics, General | 13 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 13 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 12 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 12 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 10 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 6 | 4 | ||
| Maritime Studies | 10 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Engineering, General | 7 | |||
| Physics, General | 7 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Philosophy | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 539 | 2,174 | 1,441 | 29 |
University of West Florida has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 55% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of West Florida has published 7,114 scientific papers with 169,978 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Psychology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 79 | 323 |
| 1993 | 85 | 422 |
| 1994 | 97 | 520 |
| 1995 | 69 | 634 |
| 1996 | 84 | 759 |
| 1997 | 97 | 821 |
| 1998 | 88 | 1007 |
| 1999 | 89 | 1196 |
| 2000 | 81 | 1302 |
| 2001 | 109 | 1359 |
| 2002 | 202 | 2401 |
| 2003 | 147 | 2181 |
| 2004 | 128 | 2254 |
| 2005 | 155 | 2768 |
| 2006 | 163 | 3493 |
| 2007 | 166 | 3498 |
| 2008 | 167 | 3682 |
| 2009 | 165 | 4216 |
| 2010 | 149 | 4549 |
| 2011 | 185 | 4832 |
| 2012 | 188 | 5231 |
| 2013 | 202 | 5503 |
| 2014 | 188 | 5987 |
| 2015 | 221 | 5901 |
| 2016 | 226 | 6048 |
| 2017 | 298 | 6369 |
| 2018 | 336 | 6953 |
| 2019 | 355 | 8369 |
| 2020 | 405 | 10832 |
| 2021 | 386 | 13733 |
| 2022 | 360 | 14836 |
| 2023 | 353 | 16593 |
| 2024 | 329 | 16713 |
University of West Florida alumni
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Jan Hooks
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Janet Vivian Hooks was an American actress and comedian. She was best known for her tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where she was a repertory player from 1986 to 1991. After leaving SNL, she continued to make cameo appearances until 1994. Her subsequent work included a regular role on the last two seasons of Designing Women, a recurring role on 3rd Rock from the Sun, and a number of other film and television roles, including on 30 Rock and The Simpsons.
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Anna Paulina Luna
- Enrolled in the University of West Florida
- In 2017 graduated with Bachelor of Science in biology
- Occupations
- politicianswimsuit modelmilitary personnelInstagrammer
- Biography
-
Anna Paulina Luna is an American politician and Air Force veteran who serves in the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 13th congressional district as a member of the Republican Party. She is the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress from Florida.
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Jack Bergman
- Enrolled in the University of West Florida
- In 1975 graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotpoliticianbusiness executivemilitary officer
- Biography
-
John Warren Bergman is an American politician and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general serving as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 1st congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Namrata Singh Gujral
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorfilm directoractor
- Biography
-
Namrata Singh Gujral is an American filmmaker, motivational speaker and actor.
General info
| Alternative names | University of West Florida UWF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Colors | blue, green |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,333 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, Florida, 32514-5750 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 54,000 |
| Phone | 8504742000 |