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Northwest Florida State College (formerly Okaloosa-Walton College) was founded in 1963 as Okaloosa-Walton Junior College. The name was changed to Okaloosa-Walton Community College in 1988 and became Okaloosa-Walton College in 2003. In June 2008, the name of the college was changed to Northwest Florida State College. The main campus of the college covers more than 260 acres in Valparaiso, Florida.
NWFSC is divided into several academic units. Some of the divisions are the department of computer engineering, humanities, business management, social science, mathematics and nursing and allied health. The college also offers scholarship programs such as the Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships, Athletic Scholarships, Presidential Honors Scholarships, Minority Honors Scholarships, and many more.
Some of the most famous alumni of NWFSC are Ray Sansom, the current Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives; Donell Taylo, former NBA player; and Jason Michael, current Major League Baseball left-fielder.
The campus of Northwest Florida State College is in Niceville, FL, which is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Northwest Florida State College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Northwest Florida State College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Northwest Florida State College had 7,043 students enrolled (4,898 full-time equivalent).
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Okaloosa-Walton College is to provide quality educational programs and services which enable students to achieve their goals and which enhance the community through academic, vocational, cultural, economic, and personal development opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Florida State College
100 College Blvd
Niceville, FL 32578-1295
General Phone: (850) 678-5111
http://www.owc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 849 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 261 | operations management, purchasing and contract management, business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, accounting and related services, merchandising and sales, MIS, ... |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 149 | cinematography, commercial art |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 139 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 127 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 77 | child care provider, public administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | drafting, computer systems tech, architectural engineering tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, occupational safety tech |
| Medical Administration | 18 | medical records tech |
| Office and Administration | 15 | executive secretary, office management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | systems analyst, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Music | 4 | various music studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Florida State College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,190 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 439 | 22 |
| Bachelor's degree | 51 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Northwest Florida State College had a total enrollment of 7,043 students (4,898 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Niceville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,003 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,014 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Florida State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 151000)
Northwest Florida State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $76,675 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $76,675 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 36 | $54,426 | 51 | $54,679 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $54,426 | 51 | $54,679 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 18 | 18 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Florida State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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