West Florida, UWF
University of West Florida
11000 University Pkwy, Pensacola, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of West Florida (West Florida, UWF)
About this school
The University of West Florida, founded in 1963, is a public institution. Its 1,600-acre campus is located in Pensacola.
- www.uwf.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,598
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:10,200
- Men:4,422 Men (43.4%)
- Women:5,778 Women (56.6%)
Location
Admission Information (West Florida, UWF)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of West Florida is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 2 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required | June 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 11000 University Parkway |
City, State, Zip | Pensacola, FL 32514-5750 |
Phone | (850) 474-2230 |
Fax | (850) 474-2096 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $30 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 42% of 7,104 applicants were admitted |
Women | 42% of 3,975 applicants were admitted |
Men | 41% of 3,129 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,361 (46%) of 2,951 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 709 (42%) of 1,672 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 652 (51%) of 1,279 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.58 |
375 And Above | 26% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 14% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 14% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 17% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 18% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 10% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |21-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 6% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 42% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 50% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 2% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (West Florida, UWF)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $6,360|Out-of-state: $18,628 (30.8%)
- Room & Board: - $9,942 (48.14%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (5.81%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,150 (15.25%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of West Florida accepts prepayment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003955 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 895 (82.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 329 (36.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 315 (95.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 49 (15.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $10,648 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 313 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,384 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 199 (63.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,457 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 14 (4.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 302 (27.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $979 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 5,297 (75.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,381 (45.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,295 (96.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 304 (13.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $10,166 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,251 (98.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,347 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,537 (67.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,303 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 92 (4.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 910 (13.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,722 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Handicapped Students, International Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (West Florida, UWF)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
338
Part-Time Faculty
268
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 24% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 17% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 9% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 37% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 50% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
40-49
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,078,748 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1228 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of West Florida provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
71.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
25.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
40.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
47.0%
Programs & Majors (West Florida, UWF)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (55)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Affairs
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Social sciences
Online Degrees
Business administration
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (54)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Applied Statistics
- Archaeology
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Database Systems
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Geosciences
- Gerontology
- Health Education
- History
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Leisure Studies
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Marine Affairs
- Mathematics
- Middle School Education
- Military and Defense Studies
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Physical Education
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public History
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Student Affairs
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Writing
Campus Life (West Florida, UWF)
Location & Geography
Population
52,703
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
1,600 acres
Weather
Temperature | 41.4 average low in January, 88.7 average high in September |
Rain | 122 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 7 mile(s) from campus in Pensacola |
Nearest Train Station | 11 mile(s) from campus in Pensacola |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
18% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
79%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Argonauts |
School Colors | Blue and green |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, cheerleading, fencing, football, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of West Florida offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, national society of leadership and service, baptist collegiate ministries, alpha chi omega, alpha delta pi, student alumni association
Sororities
18% of women participate
Fraternities
18% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
7,164
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
10,200
Women
5,778
Men
4,422
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.2% Asian
- 13.4% Black/African-American
- 9.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 66.6% White
- 1.9% Unknown
International Students
2.8% from 79 countries
Average Age
25
Number of Graduate Students
2,598
Student Resources (West Florida, UWF)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- MAC: Mathematics: Calculus And Precalculus45 Documents
- CHM: Chemistry1 Documents
- COP: Computer Programming20 Documents
- SPN: Spanish Language17 Documents
- PSY: Psychology8 Documents
Popular Courses
- MAC 1140 - Precalculus AlgebraMathematics: Calculus And Precalculus Courses
- CHM 1020 - Concepts in ChemistryChemistry Courses
- COP 5725 - Database SystemsComputer Programming Courses
- SPN 2200 - Intermediate Reading and TranslationSpanish Language Courses
- MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus IIMathematics: Calculus And Precalculus Courses
Popular Professors
- TurnerMAC 1140
- ramachandranCHM 1020
- BaguiCOP 5725
- FisherSPN 2200
- CarrMAC 2312
Blog articles
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- Jobs for College Students at UWF - 65 days ago
- 10 Coolest Courses at the University of West Florida - 67 days ago
- Top 10 Resources at the University of West Florida - 115 days ago
- Top 10 Majors at University of West Florida - 122 days ago