Campus & Student Life at The University of West Florida

Home to about 9,637 undergraduates in 2020, UWF is a large, public university located in Pensacola, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UWF offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UWF can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UWF Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UWF Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UWF Disability Services.

UWF for the Military

While not a "service academy", UWF does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UWF Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UWF for Veterans Guide.

UWF offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UWF does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The University of West Florida

UWF offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The University of West Florida

UWF has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,637 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,559 (68.1%). Part-time attendance was 3,078 (31.9%).

The University of West Florida is Ranked #735 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UWF is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UWF #735 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UWF by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UWF Diversity Guide.

The University of West Florida Competes in the NCAA

UWF has a total of 270 student athletes, 153 men and 117 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of West Florida Athletics