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University of West Florida Healthcare Programs

University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

University of West Florida Rankings

University of West Florida is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
College Major Best Value	#1 of 4	State — Florida
College Major Best Value	#1 of 24	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2 of 4	State — Florida
College Major Best Value	#2 of 11	State — Florida
Overall Quality	#4 of 25	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#4 of 23	State — Florida
College Major Best Value	#5 of 21	State — Florida
College Major Best Value	#5 of 7	State — Florida

Where Is University of West Florida?

Contact details for University of West Florida can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514-5750
Phone:	8504742000
Website:	uwf.edu/
Admissions:	uwf.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	uwf.edu/offices/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of West Florida?

You can apply to University of West Florida online at: uwf.edu/admissions/

University of West Florida is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of West Florida

Here’s what University of West Florida considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of West Florida?

University of West Florida maintains an acceptance rate of 58%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

49% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 70% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of West Florida, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 520 and 630. Math scores were between 500 and 600.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1020 to 1230. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of West Florida ranged between 20 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of West Florida vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,036	2,349	58%
Women	6,165	3,592	58%

Can I Afford University of West Florida?

The average net price after aid at University of West Florida is $8,155. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$3,735
In-State Fees	$2,041
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,004
Out-of-State Fees	$2,654
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,776
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,658

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 13% of students at University of West Florida receive some form of financial aid (1,277 students).

Approximately 70% of students at University of West Florida receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,828 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $7,018.

Student Loan Debt

25% of University of West Florida undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,013 per year.

University of West Florida Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,832 students enrolled at University of West Florida. University of West Florida is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,042 undergraduate students at University of West Florida, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of West Florida undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	325
Black or African American	922
Hispanic	1,103
White	5,379
American Indian/Alaska Native	36
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	27
Two or More Races	542
Non-Resident	262

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of West Florida break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Florida	1,343
Alabama	59
Georgia	12
Illinois	11
Colorado	9

Additionally, approximately 2.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of West Florida Graduate Student Diversity

4,710 of University of West Florida’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of West Florida, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of West Florida graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	141
Black or African American	607
Hispanic	861
White	2,402
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	164
Non-Resident	282

Online Learning at University of West Florida

University of West Florida provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

4,911 undergraduate students at University of West Florida took at least one online class — of those, 3,073 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 311 students took at least one online class and 4,165 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at University of West Florida

These healthcare programs are offered at University of West Florida, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	312	130	—	442
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	1	134	—	135
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	108	—	—	108
Public Health	28	66	—	94
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	47	—	—	47
Health and Medical Administrative Services	—	31	—	31
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	10	—	10

Academic Programs at University of West Florida

University of West Florida offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of West Florida has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.