University of West Florida Description:
The University of West Florida is a public university and member of the State University System of Florida. The large 1,600-acre main campus is located just north of Pensacola, Florida, along the Escambie River. The campus features lots of trails, trees and water, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches are just 20 minutes away. West Florida students come from 48 states and 90 countries, and the university prides itself on the diversity of its students. The average class size is 25 students (37 for first-year courses). In athletics, the West Florida Argonauts compete in the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 61%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Middle 50% High School GPA: 3.2 - 4.0 (weighted)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 550
- SAT Math: 450 / 540
- SAT Writing: 430 / 530
- ACT Composite: 20 / 25
- ACT English: 20 / 25
- ACT Math: 19 / 24
- ACT Writing: 6 / 8
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 11,982 (9,832 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 72% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $6,238 (in-state); $19,120 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,418
- Other Expenses: $3,600
- Total Cost: $19,456 (in-state); $32,338
University of West Florida Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 92%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 86%
- Loans: 40%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $5,383
- Loans: $4,949
Scholarships for University of West Florida (powered by Cappex.com)
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Criminal Justice Studies, Elementary Education, Health and Phyiscal Education, Mass Communication Studies, Psychology
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
- Transfer Out Rate: 9%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 23%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 48%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Admissions Information for Other Florida Colleges and Universities:
Eckerd | Embry-Riddle | Flagler | Florida | Florida Atlantic | FGCU | Florida Tech | FIU | Florida Southern | Florida State | Miami | New College | Rollins | Stetson | UCF | UNF | USF | U of Tampa | UWF
University of West Florida Mission Statement:
mission statement from the University of West Florida website
"To empower each individual we serve with knowledge and opportunity to contribute responsibly and creatively to a complex world."
