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UO

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FLPublicRural Setting
Moderately Selective • 58% Acceptance
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58%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$9,364
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
9.3K
Students
Medium campus body
$42,204
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of West Florida is a public institution located in the rural setting of Pensacola, FL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 58%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
58% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading520 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 27
1typical 50% range36
58%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,363
Earnings 5yr: $145,561
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,932
Earnings 5yr: $106,161
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,818
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,813
Earnings 5yr: $92,915
Debt: $17,978
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,113
Earnings 5yr: $78,531
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,346
Earnings 5yr: $79,429
Debt: $21,740
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,186
Earnings 5yr: $68,305
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,520
Earnings 5yr: $76,961
Debt: $19,385
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,805
Earnings 5yr: $64,423
Debt: $20,127
Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,298
Earnings 5yr: $68,555
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,829
Earnings 5yr: $66,001
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,785
Earnings 5yr: $63,420
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,666
Earnings 5yr: $72,406
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,651
Earnings 5yr: $53,294
Debt: $22,500
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,463
Earnings 5yr: $61,307
Debt: $20,500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,285
Earnings 5yr: $68,243
Debt: $21,032
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,699
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,517
Earnings 5yr: $56,666
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,240
Earnings 5yr: $46,946
Debt: $15,125
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,704
Earnings 5yr: $51,114
Debt: $23,385

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,364
In-State Tuition$6,360
Out-of-State Tuition$19,241
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

33%
Pell Grants
25%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$42,204
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,137

Completion Signals

59%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
28%
Avg Family Income
$48,536
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