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
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%