University of West Florida Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of West Florida is a public research university in Pensacola, Florida, serving roughly 9,330 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 58.24% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,137 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,360
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,364 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 58.24% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,330 72.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 36.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1138
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,229
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,831
- Room & Board: $12,432 annual estimate
University of West Florida: what the data shows
Common questions about University of West Florida, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of West Florida?
University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, FL (ZIP 32514-5750).
Is University of West Florida public or private?
University of West Florida is a Public institution.
How much does University of West Florida cost?
Published tuition: $6,360 in-state, $19,241 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,364.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,815 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,462 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,077 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,456 |
| $110,001+ | $16,620 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,440.
How hard is it to get into University of West Florida?
Admission rate: 58.24%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1138 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of West Florida?
Total enrollment: 9,330 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,229 students.
Graduate enrollment: 4,852 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Florida?
150%-time completion rate: 58.80%.
First-year retention: 88.8%.
What do graduates of University of West Florida earn?
Median earnings: $42,204 six years after entry; $49,137 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,624.
33.09% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of West Florida known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (531 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (338 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (322 completions)
- Psychology, General (218 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (198 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Social Work (128 completions)
- Accounting (123 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (108 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (104 completions)
- Public Health, General (94 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of West Florida a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 58.24%; completion rate 58.80%; median earnings $49,137 at 10 years; net price $9,364. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,360
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of West Florida was $6,360.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,364
2024 Value
In 2024 University of West Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,364.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,456 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,364 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,440 4-Year In-State Tuition
$76,964 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,432 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,392 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$81,568 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of West Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
25.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of West Florida was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of West Florida in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,357 | $19,238 | $12,191 |
| 2014 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $11,227 |
| 2015 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $11,184 |
| 2016 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $11,040 |
| 2017 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $10,729 |
| 2018 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $8,125 |
| 2019 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $7,406 |
| 2020 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $7,089 |
| 2021 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $8,152 |
| 2022 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $8,300 |
| 2023 | $6,360 | $19,241 | $8,155 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
58.24% Acceptance Rate
9,831 Total Applicants
5,591 Students Admitted
1,503 First-Time Students Enrolled
26.88% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1138
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of West Florida reported total enrollment of about 9,330 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%), and Black or African American (10.1%). About 33.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of West Florida in 2024 is 9,330 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,229 students. Graduate enrollment is about 4,852 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.00% 100% Completion Time
58.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.00% of students graduating from University of West Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 47% male / 53% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Special Education and Teaching, General: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of West Florida.
Return on Investment
$16,624 Median Student Debt
$49,137 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.83% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1211.86% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of West Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 531 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 338 completions
3. Special Education and Teaching, General: 322 completions
4. Psychology, General: 218 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 198 completions
6. Clinical/Medical Social Work: 128 completions
7. Accounting: 123 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 108 completions
9. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 104 completions
Most popular programs at University of West Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of West Florida graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of West Florida from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,653
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,911
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Special Education and Teaching, General. Enrollment is approximately 9,330 students. Student body composition includes White (60.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%), Black or African American (10.1%). The admission rate is 58.24%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1138. The 150%-time completion rate is 58.80%. Approximately 33.09% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Pensacola, FL 32514-5750
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 74 distinct degree programs, University of West Florida provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of West Florida located?
University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, FL.
What is University of West Florida's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of West Florida is 58.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,831 applicants and 5,591 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of West Florida cost?
Reported tuition is $6,360 and average net price is $9,364 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,432 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of West Florida?
University of West Florida reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,229 students, White (60.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of West Florida?
About 36.1% of students at University of West Florida are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of West Florida?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of West Florida reports midpoint SAT about 1138 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of University of West Florida earn?
Median earnings are $42,204 six years after entry and $49,137 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Florida?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of West Florida students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,624.
Is University of West Florida public or private?
University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL.
Is University of West Florida an HBCU?
No. University of West Florida is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of West Florida a tribal college?
No. University of West Florida is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Pensacola, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.