Overview

The University of West Florida is a University institution located in Pensacola, FL.

Location & Contact

Address Admissions
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL  32514
United States

Contact Katie Condon
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@uwf.edu
Phone: 850-474-2230
Fax: 850-474-3460

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Educational/instructional Technology	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician	×
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal	×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies		×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Maritime Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Oceanography, Chemical And Physical	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music Performance, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,201

Applied

5,939

Accepted

9,971

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,165

Females Applied

3,591

Females Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,036

Males Applied

2,348

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.64

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	November 30th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	April 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	580	510	610
SAT Math	565	480	580
ACT Composite	25	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,319

In-state

16,587

Out-of-state

4,319

In-district

Fees

2,041

Full-time student fees

12,432

Room & board

7,074

Room only

Financial Aid

11,035

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,774

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,005

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,985

Avg. Loan Aid

3,147

Avg. Grant Aid

9,574

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,971

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.93%
Black or African American	10.12%
White or Caucasian	60.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	3.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.26%
Two or more races	6.15%
Other	4.91%

Gender

Male (42.22%)

Female (57.78%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	17%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Argo Arrival, Homecoming and CAB After Dark

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
National Society of Leadership and Service, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi and Student Alumni Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 2	No
Golf		Division 2
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

673

Total Faculty

22:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 356

Part-time - 317

Male - 312

Female - 361