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The University of West Florida - Pensacola

11000 University Pky, Pensacola, FL 32514

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The University of West Florida - Pensacola School Description

The University of West Florida is a creative, student-centered state institution focused on excellence. At UWF, our highest priorities are our students and the academic programs that serve them. The faculty, staff and students at UWF are not here to merely do what's been done before. Individual attention from a world-class faculty in a warm and caring environment is the essence of UWF. Our mission is to empower each individual we serve with knowledge and opportunity to contribute responsibly and creatively to a complex world.

The University of West Florida, with campuses in Pensacola and along the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida, is one of the region's prized resources. UWF is a member of the State University System of Florida. The Florida legislature established the university in 1963, ground was broken in 1965 and classes began in the fall of 1967. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2007, UWF has three colleges, Arts and Sciences, Business and Professional Studies, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. UWF serves a student population of approximately 10,500.

The school colors are blue and green. The chambered nautilus is used as the university’s logo as a symbol of growth and natural beauty. The school mascot is an Argonaut from the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts quest for the golden fleece. The UWF Argonauts compete in the NCAA Division II and are a Gulf South Conference standout in basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf and cross-country.

Situated on 1,600 acres of rolling hills and natural woodland along the Escambia River, the UWF main campus is located 10 miles north of downtown Pensacola. UWF offers 49 bachelor's degrees, 24 master's degrees, two education specialist's degrees and one education doctorate. Nearly 1,500 students reside on UWF's main campus in the university's several residence halls including the Southside Villages Residence Halls in the heart of campus, Argo, Pace and Martin Residence Halls and the University Village Student Apartments.

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The University of West Florida - Pensacola

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The University of West Florida (also known as West Florida and UWF) is a mid-sized public university located in Pensacola, Florida, United States of America. The mascot is an Argonaut, and the school's logo is the chambered nautilus.

Timeline

  • In 1955, the Florida Legislature authorized the State Board of Education to locate a state university in Escambia County. Following a feasibility study which demonstrated the need for an institution of higher education in Northwest Florida, funds were allocated for the development of the University of West Florida. The founding President was Harold Crosby. UWF became the sixth state university of the State University System of Florida, which today consists of eleven institutions of higher learning.
  • Ground was broken on April 16, 1965, and in the same year the Chambered Nautilus was adopted as the official UWF emblem. The initial building program, consisted of an administration classroom complex, library, Commons building, science complex, humanities building, audiovisual facility, utilities building and 15 student housing buildings accommodating approximately 500 resident students. Current facilities at UWF include: 35 academic buildings, 21 student services facilities, 25 dormitories, two university village student apartment complexes and 20 plant support facilities. In 1997, additional were acquired which brought the Pensacola campus to , the second largest main campus in the State University System.
  • Initially, the university was organized in three resident or cluster colleges: Alpha, Gamma and Omega. Not only were academic disciplines assigned to these colleges, but student government, cultural programs and other activities were conducted within the colleges. UWF was originally an upper-level institution enrolling juniors, seniors, and graduate students. The first students began classes in the fall of 1967, and the first commencement exercises were held in June 1968 where 58 students received degrees. In 1969, the university undergraduate programs were accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the first master's degree programs were established.
  • In July 1979, the university organized in a more traditional structure by establishing three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Education. Following authorization by the Florida Legislature, a lower division was established, and freshmen attended the university for the first time in the fall semester of 1983, boosting enrollment from 5,200 students to 5,920 students.
  • In July 1988, Computer Science, a department within the College of Business, was identified as the Division of Computer Science as a stand alone and plans were begun to incorporate it into a fourth college, the College of Science and Technology. That decision was later reversed and computer science was moved to the School of Computer Science and Engineering within the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • During the fall term of 1999, the colleges reorganized as the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and the College of Professional Studies.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Argonauts
Nickname:
UWF

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
8,169
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
86%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 2,860
Students Receiving Aid:
94%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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The University of West Florida - Pensacola Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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The University of West Florida - Pensacola Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 86%
Part-Time 14%
Men vs. Women
Women 59%
Men 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 77%
African-American 10%
Other 5%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 4%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 85%
Alabama 2%
Virginia 0%
Georgia 0%
Tennessee 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 21%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Gulf South Conference)
Baseball (Gulf South Conference)
Track (Gulf South Conference)

The University of West Florida - Pensacola Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,860    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,211    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,140    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,684 19%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,453 78%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,094 34%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,950 32%  
Any Aid:
   94%  

The University of West Florida - Pensacola Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 71% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 29%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 480
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 89%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on The University of West Florida - Pensacola

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Ameabue
Ameabue

Question: What do you think about the University of West Florida? Is it good?

Please tell me whatever you have experieced in UWF or in Pensacola.
10 months ago
Smurfette
Smurf...

Best Answer

I live in and love Pensacola. I have two daughters that have attended UWF, one that graduated already and both liked it a lot. Not too big and not too small. Sort of the same way we feel about Pensacola. Easy to get around. The beaches are beautiful and it's only a few hours from Atlanta, Montgomery, New Orleans etc. Hope you enjoy it if you come here.
omega
omega

Question: Is University of West Florida a good school?

10 months ago
onegater
onegater

Best Answer

It is a small school in Pensacola with a couple of very good programs. One of them is their Marine Biology program that focuses on Invertebrates and Plants instead of large animals like at bigger universities in Florida. It has solid academics but it is a small school with little name recognition with exception of their Marine Biology program.
ash
ash

Question: Does University of West Florida have a good marine biology program, and is it hard to get into?

does FSU have a good marine biology program, and is it hard to get into with high GED scores and high SAT scores?
11 months ago
onegater
onegater

Best Answer

Most laymen think of only vertebrates when they think of Marine Biology but the major of the stuff in the ocean and the more interesting stuff in the oceans are the invertebrates and plants. UF and U of Miami have great Marine Biology programs that deal with vertebrates but if you want to do some real Marine Biology and not just the Sea World Marine Biology, you should study invertebrates and UWF has the best program in Florida for Marine Biology Invertebrates.
TuffTexan
TuffTexan

Question: I recently visited Pensacola, FL by the University of West Florida, is there anything fun to do there?

I wanted to know what fun things do the university students do in Pensacola and is the whole area around the University empty?..I did visit but I couldn't really explore Pensacola...Are there any parts that are full of shopping centers and that look lively???
25 months ago
spageti_bonez
spage...

Best Answer

hey!! i attend uwf and even though pcola is kinda gay. there are a couple of stuff to do. there are clubs like chans (5minz away) and seville(20minz away) that allow 18 and up on thrusdays. um theres 2 malls but they both close a 9. Club dimensions is pretty good. but other than that most people just have house parties. and when i say parties i mean everyones sitting around drinking parties not real onez. hopes this helps
TuffTexan
TuffTexan

Question: Are freshman required to live on campus at the University of West Florida?

I wanted to know the housing situation and also how the Pensacola area is like.....If anyone currently goes to UWF or is planning to, your feedback would be greatly appreciated......
25 months ago
? DIRTY LOVE ? ?
? DIR...

Best Answer

You are not required to stay on campus as a freshman. The only time you are required to stay on campus in one of the residence halls is for orientation. Pensacola is absolutely beautiful and I love that there are beaches very close by =]

Photos

  • University of West Florida Seal
    University of West Florida Seal [source]
  • Typical foliage at UWF as seen here.
    Typical foliage at UWF as seen here. [source]
  • The entrance of the John C. Pace library.
    The entrance of the John C. Pace library. [source]
  • The Dorr House, another historic UWF property. This is the residence of UWF's President.
    The Dorr House, another historic UWF property. This is the residence of UWF's President. [source]
  • The Tivoli House, one of UWF's historic properties.
    The Tivoli House, one of UWF's historic properties. [source]
  • The red dot represents where the University of West Florida is located within the state of Florida.
    The red dot represents where the University of West Florida is located within the state of Florida. [source]
  • A watermill at UWF, found outside the Archeology building.
    A watermill at UWF, found outside the Archeology building. [source]
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