Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of The University of West Florida is 48.03% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.03%. 3,844 men and 5,269 women applied to The University of West Florida and 1,864 men and 2,513 women students were accepted.
Among them, 537 men and 646 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at The University of West Florida.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,113 | 3,844 | 5,269 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,377 | 1,864 | 2,513 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,183 | 537 | 646 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 48.03% | 48.49% | 47.69% | - | - |
| Yield | 27.03% | 28.81% | 25.71% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 711 students (60% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 784 students (66%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at The University of West Florida.
The median SAT score is 1,140 with 580 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 21 at The University of West Florida. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at The University of West Florida are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1050 | 1140 | 1230 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 23 | 27 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,183 first-year students enrolled in The University of West Florida. The proportion of full-time students is 86.31% and part-time students is 13.69%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.39% and women students is 54.61%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at The University of West Florida.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,183 | 537 | 646 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,021 | 453 | 568 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 162 | 84 | 78 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at The University of West Florida. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply The University of West Florida.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of The University of West Florida. The next table provides general admission information for applying to The University of West Florida.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Admission Information | uwf.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | uwf.edu/admissions/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |