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University of West Florida
About 58 in 100 applicants get into University of West Florida — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of West Florida anchors the college town of Pensacola, FL, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $91,813 four years out. Faculty pay averages $127,836 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 9,330 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 88.8% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1230 — below the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of West Florida's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of West Florida requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe University of West Florida's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of West Florida received 9,831 applications and admitted 5,591 (56.9%), with 1,503 enrolling.
How University of West Florida compares
| University of West Florida | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58.2% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,360 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,137 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of West Florida student earns $49,137 — 2% above the Florida median of $48,082 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of West Florida prices by residency: $6,360 in-state versus $19,241 out-of-state — a $12,881 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of West Florida enrolls 9,330 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of West Florida's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
58.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a University of West Florida tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of West Florida
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $91,813 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,346 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $79,520 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,805 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $67,651 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,463 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $65,285 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $55,704 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,352 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,908 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $50,746 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,019 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,645 |
| Biology, General | $48,576 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,968 |
| Social Sciences, General | $47,535 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,631 |
| Social Work | $45,806 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,338 |
| Psychology, General | $45,101 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $43,652 |
| History | $42,219 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,115 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $38,420 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $33,671 |
Median earnings for these 25 University of West Florida programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,137 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional University of West Florida programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of West Florida?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1020–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 58.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of West Florida's acceptance rate?
56.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,591 admitted from 9,831 applicants.
How much does University of West Florida cost?
In-state tuition is $6,360; out-of-state students pay $19,241. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of West Florida graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,137 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Warner University — 42.8% admitted
- Trinity College of Jacksonville — 53.3% admitted
- The University of Tampa — 40.3% admitted
- Southeastern University — 53% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.