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The University Of West Florida can be found in Pensacola, Florida (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at The University Of West Florida.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at The University Of West Florida are in media.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 500 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at The University Of West Florida centered around 490 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 9,632 students were enrolled in The University Of West Florida.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. The University Of West Florida offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Gulf South Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at The University Of West Florida, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of West Florida
11000 University Pky
Pensacola, FL 32514-5750
General Phone: (850) 474-2000
Admissions Phone: (850) 474-2230
Financial Aid Phone: (850) 474-2400
http://uwf.edu
The University Of West Florida awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 406 | liberal arts and sciences, history, social services, humanities, English, international relations, political science, anthropology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 403 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, early childhood education, middle school teaching, trade and industrial teaching, instructional media design, ... |
| Business And Management | 361 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS, finance, managerial economics, non-profit management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 188 | psychology, community health services |
| Media | 172 | mass communication |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 123 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 107 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 80 | biology, marine biology, physics, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 78 | social work, public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 71 | health and physical education |
| Law | 45 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | engineering technology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 22 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy |
| Hospitality | 11 | hospitality management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Music | 7 | music performance |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for The University Of West Florida in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,595 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 417 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 160 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 27 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 22 | 1 |
In 2005, The University Of West Florida had a total enrollment of 9,632 students (7,507 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 82% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
The University Of West Florida offers campus housing for 1,425 of its 7,507 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pensacola, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,401 | 2,316 | 68% | 924 | 40% |
| Men | 1,292 | 857 | 66% | 364 | 42% |
| Women | 2,109 | 1,459 | 69% | 560 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 42% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (850) 474-2230
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,782 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,520 |
| Room and board | $ 6,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,724 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,850 |
Financial Aid:
The University Of West Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 395500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (850) 474-2400
The University Of West Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $85,944 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $53,228 | 7 | $48,211 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $55,896 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $74,983 | 12 | $61,603 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $75,298 | 4 | $65,967 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $59,340 | 24 | $56,403 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $50,972 | 42 | $47,063 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $41,485 | 17 | $42,977 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $40,370 | 6 | $38,056 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 135 | $59,427 | 93 | $48,958 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 39 | 79 |
| Track | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Basketball | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 28 | 45 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The University Of West Florida Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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