The University of West Florida
The University of West Florida is one of the forty public 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in an urban area, in Pensacola.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 13,040 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,104 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 850 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.The University of West Florida's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,319, and fees were $2,041. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,587 and $2,654 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students13,040 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 11 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 153 miles radius of The University of West Florida
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Pensacola State College
5 miles away |
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Northwest Florida State College
44 miles away |
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University of South Alabama
58 miles away |
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Gulf Coast State College
92 miles away |
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Troy University
114 miles away |
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Chipola College
119 miles away |
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University of Southern Mississippi
136 miles away |
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Auburn University at Montgomery
140 miles away |
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University of West Alabama
152 miles away |
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Delta College - Slidell
153 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Indiana State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of West Georgia
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Valdosta State University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Rowan University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Western Carolina University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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East Tennessee State University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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Stephen F Austin State University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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University of South Dakota
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Admission
50%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1080 to 1240 |
| ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $212/credit | |
| In State Students | $212/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $641/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $378/credit | |
| In State Students | $378/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,037/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,540 | $9,540 | $28,845 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,840 | $14,840 | $44,870 |
| BSN | 125 | $26,500 | $26,500 | $80,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $18,900 | $18,900 | $51,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of The University of West Florida's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 36% | $4,513 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $1,455 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $2,360 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 83% | $2,221 |
| Federal Student Loans | 44% | $5,937 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $9,658 |
$11,550
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,889 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,693 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,557 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,276 |
| Over $110,000$15,094 |
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Student Population
10,002
Undergrads
3,038
Graduates
7,850
Women
5,190
Men
57%
Full-time
43%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
66% |
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Black/African American |
12% |
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Hispanic |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
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Asian |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
