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University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida 32514-5750

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of West Florida is a public institution in Pensacola with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1137, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,137 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,155.

Established
1963
Motto
"No Limit"
Mascot
Argie the Argonaut
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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57%Acceptance
1137SAT Avg
9,042Students
22:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$49,137Earnings 10yr
$8,155Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of West Florida Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate56.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1137

Reading & WritingMid: 580
520630
MathMid: 555
500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

56.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1137

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,360
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,241
Room & Board$12,432
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$18,504
Average Net Price$8,155
Median Debt at Graduation$16,624
Monthly Payment (10yr)$176

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,367
$30–48K$5,208
$48–75K$8,264
$75–110K$13,090
$110K+$15,446

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,155

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

54

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (109)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,042
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 10%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.8%
Freshman Retention87.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,204
8 Years$44,502
10 Years$49,137

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,900
Men
$50,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#26
Forbes
#442
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#103

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from FL state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
175 mi(303 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
276 mi(478 min)
Tampapop. 390K
339 mi(588 min)

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