Affordability Matters Here
High Quality, Highly Affordable
At the University of West Florida, affordability starts with some of the nation's lowest tuition rates and generous financial aid opportunities. UWF is ranked as one of the top three public universities in Florida by the Florida Board of Governors and offers a personalized experience where professors know your name. If you’ve got what it takes to be an Argo, we want to work with you to make your college education more affordable.
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Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship Consideration
Freshman Priority Scholarship Consideration Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025
UWF gives automatic consideration for merit-based scholarships once you complete your freshman admissions application for Fall or Summer 2026 by the Dec. 1, 2025, Freshman Scholarship Priority Consideration Deadline. UWF must receive all required application items by the deadline. All high school seniors must use the freshman application regardless of college credit.
The following scholarship consideration guidelines indicate the potential cumulative total award over the course of four years or until the completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. Scholarship coverage excludes summer terms. Eligibility does not guarantee an award. Admissions can award students only one academic merit or full-ride scholarship; scholarships may not be combined. Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree will not receive priority scholarship consideration. Residency status is based on residency for tuition purposes as defined in the UWF catalog.
Florida and Alabama Freshmen
$16,000
4.00+ high school GPA plus 1400+ SAT, 31+ ACT, or 101+ CLT
$12,000
3.80-3.99+ high school GPA plus 1260-1390+ SAT, 27-30 ACT, or 89-100 CLT
$8,000
3.70-3.79 high school GPA plus 1160-1250 SAT, 24-26 ACT, or 79-88 CLT
Out-of-State Freshmen
$32,000
4.00+ high school GPA plus 1400+ SAT, 31+ ACT, or 101+ CLT
$24,000
3.80-3.99+ high school GPA plus 1260-1390+ SAT, 27-30 ACT, or 89-100 CLT
$8,000
3.70-3.79 high school GPA plus 1160-1250 SAT, 24-26 ACT, or 79-88 CLT
Full-Ride Freshman Scholarships
A select group of high-achieving Florida resident students who meet the Dec. 1, 2025, scholarship consideration deadline will receive invitations this December to attend an early spring competition for this top scholarship.
Admitted National Merit Finalist Scholarship recipients who start at UWF the fall immediately following their high school graduation are named top scholars and are awarded full tuition, on-campus housing, and other benefits.
This non-academic scholarship competition opens mid-spring to admitted Summer/Fall 2026 first-time college students. Students must be Pell Grant-eligible (determined by the FAFSA) and meet Florida residency requirements.
Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship Consideration
Transfer Priority Scholarship Consideration Deadlines
Spring: Nov. 1, 2025
Summer/Fall: April 1, 2026
UWF gives automatic consideration for merit-based scholarships once you complete your transfer admissions application by your Transfer Scholarship Priority Consideration Deadline. UWF must receive all required application items by the deadline. The transfer application is for students who have earned at least 12 credit hours after high school graduation.
The following scholarship consideration guidelines indicate the potential cumulative maximum award over the course of two years or the completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. Scholarship coverage excludes summer terms. Admissions can award students with only one UWF scholarship; admissions scholarships cannot be combined. Students who have already earned a bachelor’s will not receive priority scholarship consideration.
Transfer Academic Merit
$4,000
3.75-4.00+ GPA
$3,000
3.50-3.74 GPA
$2,000
3.25-3.49 GPA
Transfer Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
This award totals up to $4,000 over two years or until graduation, whichever comes first. It cannot be combined with any other admissions scholarship and is offered only at the semester of entry. To be considered, PTK members must complete all application requirements and upload proof of PTK membership before the Scholarship Priority Consideration Deadline for the semester of entry.
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.
$54,000 median wages a year after graduation
Florida Board of Governors Performance-Based Metrics
#6 “Top Public Schools – Regional South”
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Gold Level Military Friendly School
Military Friendly®, 2025
#2 “Best Value College for Students With Autism”
Best Value Schools, 2025
A “Best Regional College – South”
The Princeton Review, 2003-2025
Quality Education Within Reach
In-state tuition hasn't increased in more than a decade and is 45% less than the national average, according to College Board data.
Our Argo 30 Guarantee covers fall and spring tuition for qualifying Pell Grant-eligible, Florida-resident undergraduate students.
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists students with grants, scholarships, and loans available to help cover education expenses.
Because of financial aid, I can focus on my studies without added stress.
Having Bright Futures and a UWF Merit Scholarship has made it possible for me to pursue my college degree.
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