US School Discovery
University of West Florida
Explore admissions details for University of West Florida, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of West Florida
University of West Florida is a public institution in Pensacola, FL. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of West Florida is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 57%. Reported student size is about 9,042, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of West Florida is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of West Florida should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
57%
Average SAT
1,137
Average ACT
24
Student Size
9,042
In-State Tuition
$6,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,241
University of West Florida Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of West Florida sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 57%. The average SAT shown here is 1,137, and the midpoint ACT composite is 24. Graduation rate is 57%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of West Florida, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
57%
Graduation Rate
57%
SAT Average
1,137
ACT Composite
24
SAT Reading
580
SAT Math
555
Graduation Rate
57%
Control
Public
University of West Florida Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of West Florida reports in-state tuition of $6,360 and out-of-state tuition of $19,241. Average net price is $8,155, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $18,504 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $16,624.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of West Florida cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$6,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,241
Average Net Price
$8,155
Attendance Cost
$18,504
Average Net Price
$8,155
Cost of Attendance
$18,504
Median Debt
$16,624
University of West Florida Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of West Florida enrolls about 9,042 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,137.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of West Florida profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
9,042
Median Earnings
$49,137
University of West Florida GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of West Florida. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of West Florida looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of West Florida is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to University of West Florida Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of West Florida belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of West Florida with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of West Florida Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of West Florida?
University of West Florida currently shows an acceptance rate of 57% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of West Florida?
University of West Florida is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for University of West Florida?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of West Florida cost?
University of West Florida reports in-state tuition of $6,360, out-of-state tuition of $19,241, and an average net price of $8,155.
What test scores are shown for University of West Florida?
University of West Florida shows an average SAT of 1,137 and an ACT composite midpoint of 24.
Schools Similar to University of West Florida
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
Acceptance rate 57% →
Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL
Acceptance rate 56% →
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Acceptance rate 59% →
Barry University
Miami, FL
Acceptance rate 59% →
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
Acceptance rate 59% →
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL
Acceptance rate 62% →
Discovery Flow
Compare Your GPA With Similar Schools
You can also compare this University of West Florida profile with other schools using the GPA converter. Convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale and explore reach, match, and safety options in one place.
Note: school facts on this page come from the latest College Scorecard data and should be verified on official admissions and financial aid pages before you apply.

