The University Of West Florida

The University of West Florida, also known as West Florida or UWF, is a public university located in Pensacola, Florida, United States. It was established in 1963. The 2009 edition of US News and World Report ranked UWF as a fourth tier postsecondary institution in the National Universities category. The main campus is spread across an area of 1,600 acres of rolling hills and natural woodland. UWF is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Professional Studies
• MBA Program

UWF hosts several student clubs and organizations. The university has an active Greek life with many fraternity and sorority chapters on campus. Their official mascot is the Argonaut. UWF has a student-run newspaper known as The Voyager, and a radio station called WUWF 88.1 FM.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, media, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 10,358 in 2007-2008 (8,541 full-time equivalent).

About 76% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 24% of the class.

Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 77% are full-time and 23% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: The University Of West Florida participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

The University Of West Florida provides on-campus housing for 1,560 of its 8,541 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

The school is in the Gulf South Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 77 male students received the aid (men were 45% of those receiving aid) and 94 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 55% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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