THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA

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The University Of West Florida

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Pensacola, FL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

11000 University Pky
Pensacola, FL 32514-5750
Main Phone: (850) 474-2000
Web Site: uwf.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,050 (full-time equivalent) students. 81.4% of students attend full-time, while 18.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 363 male students and 497 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.2% of the student body, while females made up 57.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (4)%, Asian (4)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 82.4% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Engineering Technologies

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological And Physical Sciences

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

The University Of West Florida reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

The University Of West Florida is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

The University Of West Florida belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Gulf South Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,806
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,316
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 18,982

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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