University of West Florida
Public university · Pensacola, FL · 9,330 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
58%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1020–1230
ACT (middle 50%)
20–27
Average net price
$9,443
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$19,692
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
60%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of West Florida?
University of West Florida accepts about 58 of every 100 applicants (58%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1020 and 1230 on the SAT. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1020, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–27.
The latest federal data says University of West Florida requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of West Florida's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of West Florida cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $19,692 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $9,443 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $6,360 for FL residents and $19,241 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$6,360
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,241
- Room & board$12,702
- Total cost of attendance$19,692
- Average net price after grants$9,443
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business, Psychology, Computer Science.
University of West Florida FAQ
- What is University of West Florida's acceptance rate?
- 58% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of West Florida?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1020–1230. Aim for 1230 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of West Florida?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–27.
- Is University of West Florida test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of West Florida requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of West Florida's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of West Florida cost?
- About $19,692 a year before aid; $9,443 on average after grants.
- What is University of West Florida's FAFSA school code?
- 003955. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of West Florida receives your information.
- What is University of West Florida's graduation rate?
- 60% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of West Florida
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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