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Northwest Florida State College was created in 1963 as Okaloosa-Walton Junior College. It changed its name to Okaloosa-Walton Community College in 1988. It became Okaloosa-Walton College in 2003. The name was change to Northwest Florida State College in June 2008. The main campus of the college sits upon more than 260 acres in Valparaiso, Florida.
NWFSC is organized into several academic divisions. Some of these are the department of computer engineering, business management, humanities, fine and performing arts, nursing and allied health, mathematics and social science. The college also has scholarship programs including the Presidential Honors Scholarship, Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships, Minority Honors Scholarship, Athletic Scholarships, and many more.
NWFSC has many on-campus student clubs and organizations, including the African-American Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Christian Apologetics Fellowship, Gaming Association, Film Club, National Student Nurses' Association and the PRIME TIME Computer Club.
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Campus Location100 College Blvd
Niceville, FL 32578-1295
USA
Main Tel: (850) 678-5111
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Okaloosa-Walton College HighlightsWhere Okaloosa-Walton College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, security and law enforcement, and family and social work.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,014 | 25 | | < 1 year certificate | 232 | 25 | | 1-2 year certificate | 58 | 10 | | Bachelor | 42 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Okaloosa-Walton College was 7,043 in 2007 (4,295 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,062 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,028 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid: Okaloosa-Walton College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 58 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 17 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 15 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (220 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (25 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (101 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS (729 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (24 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (0 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (33 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (23 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (122 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
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