University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida 32514-5750
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of West Florida is a public institution in Pensacola with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1137, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,137 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,155.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Pace library In 1962, the Florida Legislature authorized the State Board of Education to locate a state university in Escambia County.
- •Harold Crosby was appointed the first president in July 1964.
- •Ground was broken on April 16, 1965, and in the same year the chambered nautilus was adopted as the official UWF emblem.
- •The first students began classes in the fall of 1967, and in June 1968, 58 students received degrees in the first commencement ceremony.
- •In 1969, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the university undergraduate programs, and the first master's degree programs were established.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1137
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Programs (109)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
54
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average