The University of West Florida (UWF) is a public university located in Pensacola, Florida, founded in 1963 as a member of the State University System of Florida. Enrolling approximately 14,371 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, UWF offers more than 100 degree programs through its colleges of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities; Business; Education and Professional Studies; Computing, Engineering and Construction; Health; and Science and Engineering. UWF is known for its strong programs in business, cybersecurity, nursing, and marine science, as well as its unique location along the Gulf Coast offering exceptional opportunities for marine and environmental research. The university's Argonauts athletics program competes in NCAA Division II as a member of the Gulf South Conference, fielding 15 varsity sports teams. UWF maintains a robust research enterprise, archaeological field school, and strong community partnerships throughout Northwest Florida and the broader Gulf Coast region. With a scenic 1,600-acre campus bordered by Escambia Bay and surrounded by nature preserves, UWF offers students an outstanding quality of life alongside a quality academic education.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$18,628
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $19,241
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
