University of West Florida: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1464 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #397 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #356 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 2 | In Pensacola |
| #341 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 93 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 9,970
- Graduates
- 4,852
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 58% 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 | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Applicants | 10,201 | 4,036 | 6,165 |
| Admissions | 5,941 | 2,349 | 3,592 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,229 | 489 | 740 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 323 | 154 | 169 |
5,222 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,238 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
758 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
1,077 or 70%
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 | 8403 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2109 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 1640 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 768 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 726 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 582 (4%) |
| Asian | 509 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 33 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.1%) |
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
- $9,595
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
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 | 1,585 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,980 |
| Room charge | $6,368 |
| Meal charge | $5,612 |
University of West Florida majors
University of West Florida has granted 2,200 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 1,426 master's across 34 programs, and 52 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. 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 | 531 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 312 | 26 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 44 | 278 | ||
| Psychology, General | 185 | 32 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 177 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 128 | |||
| Accounting | 56 | 66 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 108 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 104 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 93 | |||
| Public Health, General | 27 | 66 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 83 | 7 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 88 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 87 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 37 | 49 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 82 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 76 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 51 | 22 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 62 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 62 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | 38 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | 17 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | 23 | 11 | |
| Information Technology | 29 | 21 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 47 | |||
| Social Work | 47 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 44 | |||
| Environmental Science | 30 | 12 | ||
| History, General | 28 | 14 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 19 | 23 | ||
| Computer Science | 40 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 40 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | 19 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 34 | |||
| Finance, General | 33 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 33 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 20 | 11 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 31 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 31 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 19 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 26 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 25 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 24 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 24 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 23 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 23 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 19 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | 4 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 18 | |||
| Engineering, General | 17 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 17 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 | 3 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 13 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 11 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 1 | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | |||
| Maritime Studies | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 3 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 531 | 2,200 | 1,426 | 52 |
University of West Florida has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 52% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of West Florida has published 7,355 scientific papers with 182,342 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 86 | 425 |
| 1994 | 97 | 525 |
| 1995 | 69 | 638 |
| 1996 | 85 | 772 |
| 1997 | 97 | 825 |
| 1998 | 88 | 1009 |
| 1999 | 89 | 1201 |
| 2000 | 81 | 1307 |
| 2001 | 109 | 1359 |
| 2002 | 202 | 2400 |
| 2003 | 146 | 2186 |
| 2004 | 129 | 2258 |
| 2005 | 155 | 2768 |
| 2006 | 163 | 3495 |
| 2007 | 167 | 3501 |
| 2008 | 166 | 3686 |
| 2009 | 165 | 4221 |
| 2010 | 150 | 4552 |
| 2011 | 187 | 4836 |
| 2012 | 190 | 5243 |
| 2013 | 204 | 5516 |
| 2014 | 187 | 5993 |
| 2015 | 222 | 5929 |
| 2016 | 227 | 6056 |
| 2017 | 299 | 6377 |
| 2018 | 339 | 6952 |
| 2019 | 355 | 8376 |
| 2020 | 405 | 10838 |
| 2021 | 388 | 13743 |
| 2022 | 364 | 14844 |
| 2023 | 355 | 16610 |
| 2024 | 340 | 16878 |
| 2025 | 262 | 15827 |
University of West Florida alumni
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Jan Hooks
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- 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. She died of complications of throat cancer on October 9, 2014 at the age of 57.
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Anna Paulina Luna
- Enrolled in the University of West Florida
- In 2017 graduated with Bachelor of Science in biology
- Occupations
- swimsuit modelmilitary personnelInstagrammerpolitician
- Biography
-
Anna Paulina Luna is an American politician and Air Force veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district since 2023. 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
- business executivemilitary officeraircraft pilotpolitician
- 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
- television actorfilm directoractorfilm actor
- 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 | 1,421 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, Florida, 32514-5750 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 54,000 |
| Phone | 8504742000 |