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Build your future here.
The University of West Florida offers plenty of room to explore. Our 1,600-acre campus is only a short drive from beautiful beaches and downtown Pensacola. Choose from more than 110 undergraduate and graduate programs and study what sparks your passion. Find your niche through any of our 130+ registered student organizations and 15 Division I athletic teams. Gain access to the resources and opportunities of a large university with small class sizes and personalized attention from world-renowned professors.
In short, everything you need for an unforgettable college experience happens here at UWF.
Begin your journey today.
Find out how and when to apply to UWF based on what type of student you will be.
Do more than just imagine the possibilities. Come see for yourself. Sit in on a class, take a tour of some of our state-of-the-art facilities and be sure to take a trip to the beach and dip your toes in the Gulf while you're here.
If you've got what it takes to be an Argo, we'll make tuition more affordable. Nearly 65% of students receive financial assistance, and 36% of our incoming freshmen are eligible for free tuition coverage through our Argo 30 guarantee.
Recognized as a Gold-level Military Friendly® School in the large public school category and No. 6 Best Colleges for Veterans in the Regional South by U.S. News & World Report, the University of West Florida is dedicated to supporting our military and veteran students. The Office of Military Services and the Military and Veterans Resource Center can assist military students as they go through the admissions process and support them throughout their time at UWF.
Regional Leader, Global Impact
UWF earns top marks at state, regional and national levels for the success of our graduates, the rigor of our programs and the support of our students.
$53,000 median wages a year after graduation
#6 “Top Public School – Regional Universities South”
Gold-level Military Friendly® School – Large Public School
#6 “Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities South”
A “Best Regional College – South”
Find Your Program
Choose from 110+ majors, minors, certificates and graduate programs in our five colleges. Browse and compare our nationally recognized programs, and find the one that's right for your goals.
MyFloridaFuture
MyFloridaFuture is a free, online college and career planning tool, providing students, parents and policymakers with a wealth of information to make better-informed decisions about educational options and future employment opportunities.
UWF is unlike any other school I have attended or visited because every single person on campus genuinely wants you to succeed. Your professors, staff members and students want you to be as successful as possible and are more than happy to give you the tools to do so!
One of the best parts about UWF is the nature that surrounds it, making the campus feel alive.
UWF’s supportive community and the opportunities I’ve had both inside and outside the classroom have helped me grow as a student, leader and future engineer.
15,000+
Students
110+
Degree Programs
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
$102M
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