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The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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At The University of West Florida, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $9,456 a year after grants, against $15,148 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$9,443
$10,473 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $9,456 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,241 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,923 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,342 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,148 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Graduation rate 57%, close to 60%
Profile closeness87/100
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Enrollment 13,359 students, close to 9,330
Profile closeness80/100
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Graduation rate 64%, close to 60%
Profile closeness77/100
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
Graduation rate 61%, close to 60%
Profile closeness74/100
Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL
Graduation rate 58%, close to 60%
Profile closeness66/100
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
Enrollment 10,490 students, close to 9,330
Profile closeness63/100
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
Enrollment 12,864 students, close to 9,330
Profile closeness60/100
New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL
Graduation rate 62%, close to 60%
Profile closeness60/100
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