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The University of West Florida, or UWF, is a public university located in Pensacola, Florida, United States of America. It was founded in 1963. The main campus of UWF spreads across an area of 1,600 acres. The 2008 & 2009 edition of US News and World Report ranked UWF as a fourth tier postsecondary institution in the National Universities category. The Princeton Review voted it as the "Best Southeastern College". UWF offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
The University has a student-run newspaper called The Voyager, a TV station, and a radio station WUWF 88.1 FM. UWF’s athletes compete in the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference. They are nicknamed the Argonauts.
The University Of West Florida can be found in Pensacola, FL (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at The University Of West Florida.
The most common majors at the school are in media.
The University Of West Florida does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 480 to 570, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way The University Of West Florida works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 10,358 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at The University Of West Florida attend part-time. 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
http://uwf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 429 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, special ed, reading teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, college student counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 401 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, non-profit management, MIS, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 389 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, history, social services, English, political science, anthropology, international relations, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 172 | psychology, community health services |
| Media | 157 | mass communication |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 100 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 89 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 83 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 76 | health and physical education |
| Family And Social Work | 63 | social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing |
| Hospitality | 35 | hospitality management |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | engineering technology |
| Law | 28 | legal assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 22 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | clinical lab tech, health service and sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Music | 13 | music performance |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for The University Of West Florida in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,645 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 393 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 137 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 26 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 24 | 1 |
In 2007, The University Of West Florida had a total enrollment of 10,358 students (8,039 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 87% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
The University Of West Florida offers campus housing for 1,540 of its 8,039 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,238 | 2,300 | 71% | 1,417 | 62% |
| Men | 1,311 | 914 | 70% | 591 | 65% |
| Women | 1,927 | 1,386 | 72% | 826 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
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 | 29% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,860 |
| Room and board | $ 6,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,280 |
| 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)
The University Of West Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 117 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 15 | $116,738 | 5 | $102,639 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $99,733 | 6 | $86,309 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $56,273 | 8 | $53,509 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $65,854 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 10 | $61,279 | 12 | $57,503 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 49 | $84,909 | 34 | $68,404 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $88,087 | 4 | $85,874 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 55 | $67,253 | 28 | $62,467 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $56,456 | 43 | $56,938 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $44,859 | 21 | $43,889 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $43,442 | 5 | $42,425 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $67,592 | 101 | $56,185 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 94 | 171 |
| Track | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 68 | 100 |
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
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
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
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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