University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of West Florida reported a 56.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of West Florida is a public 4-year institution in Pensacola, FL, with an SAT reference of 1120 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $9,364 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

56.9%

9,831 applicants

SAT reference

1120

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$9,364

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of West Florida

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)102011201230
ACT (composite, 1–36)202327

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

60.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

88.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$49,137

Student Body

9,330

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of West Florida, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$4,815
$30,001 – $48,000$6,462
$48,001 – $75,000$8,077
$75,001 – $110,000$12,456
$110,000+$16,620

Top Majors at University of West Florida

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions495
Business, Management & Marketing285
Psychology185
Biological & Biomedical Sciences142
Computer & Information Sciences122
Parks, Recreation & Fitness121
Engineering98
Education92
Communication & Journalism88
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice83

Financial Aid at University of West Florida

About University of West Florida

Official website: https://uwf.edu/

Admissions: https://uwf.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of West Florida

What is the acceptance rate at University of West Florida?

University of West Florida reported a 57% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 9,831. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of West Florida?

The historical 57% acceptance rate suggests University of West Florida was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of West Florida?

The imported historical records for University of West Florida include an SAT reference value of 1120 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of West Florida?

The stored historical average net price at University of West Florida is $9,364 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 89%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,018 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of West Florida?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of West Florida is 60%. its stored first-year retention rate is 89%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $49,137. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of West Florida test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of West Florida?

University of West Florida's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of West Florida's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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