UWF Description

With particularly outstanding programs in Engineering and the Humanities, University of West Florida is a mid-sized public university that offers a range of other academic degrees and an exciting assortment of student life options in a tropical coastal town.

Located along the Gulf Coast, Pensacola, Florida is filled with natural, scenic beauty. That’s just one reason why attending the university is such a pleasant experience.

The student life opportunities also make for an enjoyable four years. There are on-campus theatre productions, student government, a student newspaper, volunteer opportunities, a mock trial group and other student activities.

However, since you’re there to earn a degree you’ll be happy to know that in addition to its top Engineering and Humanities programs, UW Pensacola offers bachelor’s degrees in Business, Liberal and Performing Arts, various science majors and a number of professional fields including Pre-Medicine, Pre-Law, Health Care Administration and Social Work.

Graduate programs and even associate’s degrees are also available.

The admissions committee evaluates all aspects of the student application, including grades and test scores as well as interests and talents.

Since it is a public university the tuition costs are kept as low as possible. However, students may also apply for financial aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Argonauts

Nickname

UWF

Website

uwf.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$3,649

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,813

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

11,140

UWF Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
8,718
Freshman Class
1,122
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
11,140

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
78%
Graduate
22%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
91%
Part-Time
9%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
86%
Out-of-State
14%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
76%
Latino
5%
Other
5%

Students State Origin

Florida
86%
Alabama
3%
Other
11%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%