Acceptance
58%
Avg SAT
1138
In-State
$6,360
Grad Rate (4yr)
47%
Retention
89%
Earnings
$49,137
AI Overview
Nestled in Pensacola, University of West Florida combines strong programs in history and environmental sciences with easy access to both pristine Gulf Coast beaches and rich military heritage sites. The campus attracts self-directed students who appreciate smaller class sizes at a public university and take advantage of hands-on research opportunities in coastal ecosystems. The laid-back, outdoor-oriented vibe appeals to those seeking Florida's natural beauty without the bustle of larger state schools—plus you're studying where actual history happened.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$6,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,241
Room & Board
$12,432
Average Net Price
$9,364
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
33%
Take Federal Loans
25%
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,624
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$49,137Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$16,624Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
51 graduates
$91,813
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
318 graduates
$89,346
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
54 graduates
$79,520
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
48 graduates
$72,805
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
86 graduates
$67,651
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
33 graduates
$66,463
4 yrs after graduation
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
34 graduates
$65,285
4 yrs after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
108 graduates
$55,704
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
101 graduates
$51,352
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
37 graduates
$50,908
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
63+ programsAnd 51 more programs available
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