Nursing
Ranked #49 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 312 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $89,346
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $12,260
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
The University of West Florida acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 58.2% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 4,573 of 8,660 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 520–630, SAT Math 500–600, ACT 20–27. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 9,330
Larger than 89% of colleges
National median 1,603
The University of West FloridaMiddle half of collegesNational median
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The University of West Florida admitted 58.2% of 8,660 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants8,660
58.2% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted4,573
22.2% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)1,016
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 520–630
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 500–600
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 20–27
- 136
Your chances
Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against The University of West Florida- SAT, middle 50%
- 1020–1230
- ACT, middle 50%
- 20–27
Cost & financial aid
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Average net price
$9,443
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $6,360
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $19,241
- Average net price
- $9,443
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 37.5%
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59.5%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
88.8%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$52,902
Former students who received federal aid
Where The University of West Florida ranks
- #49Best colleges for nursingof 686 ranked
- #93Best colleges for engineeringof 327 ranked
- #95Best colleges for businessof 986 ranked
Programs at The University of West Florida
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where The University of West Florida is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Engineering
Ranked #93 of 327 for valueElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · 25 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $91,813
- Ranked-college median: $91,742
Business
Ranked #95 of 986 for valueBusiness/Commerce, General · 93 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $67,651
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $15,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Electrical engineering
Ranked #137 of 184 for valueElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · 25 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $91,813
- Ranked-college median: $99,787
Communications
Ranked #145 of 388 for valueCommunication and Media Studies · 88 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $51,352
- Ranked-college median: $56,130
- Median debt
- $15,035
- Ranked-college median: $19,593
Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #171 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 121 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $48,645
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $14,774
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Finance
Ranked #204 of 330 for valueFinance and Financial Management Services · 35 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $66,463
- Ranked-college median: $77,916
Criminal justice
Ranked #212 of 379 for valueCriminal Justice and Corrections · 84 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $46,631
- Ranked-college median: $55,481
- Median debt
- $16,750
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Accounting
Ranked #313 of 408 for valueAccounting and Related Services · 57 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $50,908
- Ranked-college median: $76,108
- Median debt
- $15,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,500
Computer science
Ranked #315 of 466 for valueComputer and Information Sciences, General · 45 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $79,520
- Ranked-college median: $97,375
- Median debt
- $20,743
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Biology
Ranked #356 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 115 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $48,576
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $14,706
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Psychology
Ranked #363 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 186 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $45,101
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $15,735
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
9,330
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs.
Colleges like The University of West Florida
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FL
University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
The University of West FloridaPensacola, FL, United States
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Campus
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityNew Orleans, LA · about 175 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- uwf.edu
Colleges nearby
- Fortis Institute-Pensacola3 mi from The University of West Florida
Pensacola State College5 mi from The University of West Florida
Northwest Florida State College44 mi from The University of West Florida
Gulf Coast State College92 mi from The University of West Florida
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $9,443 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II (this college)
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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What is the The University of West Florida acceptance rate for 2026?
The University of West Florida admitted 58.2% of 8,660 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is The University of West Florida tuition?
In-state tuition at The University of West Florida is $6,360 and out-of-state tuition is $19,241 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $9,443 a year.
What is the average net price at The University of West Florida?
The average net price at The University of West Florida, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $9,443 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at The University of West Florida?
59.5% of first-time, full-time students at The University of West Florida graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to The University of West Florida?
The closest matches are Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Florida, and Florida Atlantic University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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