The University of West Florida, FL
Public4-Year • Medium • Primarily NonresidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
The University of West Florida Rankings
Affordability90
Selectivity47
Retention48
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity54
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of West Florida
97%Bachelor’s
3%Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education3%
Engineering3%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs18%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities31%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into The University of West Florida
42%Admission Rate
570Median SAT Math
595Median SAT Reading
25Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–610
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–640
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of West Florida
$6KIn-State Tuition
$19KOut-of-State Tuition
$17KAverage Total Cost
$8KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $12K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of West Florida
64%Receive Federal Loans
$14KMedian Federal Debt
53%Repayment Rate
$179Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 68% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 49% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 67% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of West Florida
80%Retention Rate
39%Transfer Rate
18%Withdrawal Rate
44%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 22% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 44% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 37% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40% | 46% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 35% | 51% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of West Florida
91%Employment Rate
$32KMedian Salary
$20K25 Pctl Salary
$43K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of West Florida
9,371Undergraduates
44%Full-time Undergrads
24Avg Entry Age
3,114Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 33% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 32% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 56% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The University of West Florida, FL
Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc
2 miles, S
Fortis Institute-Pensacola
3 miles, SE
Pensacola State College
5 miles, S