The University of West Florida
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How strong are the academics at The University of West Florida?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

22:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
47%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UWF has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 22:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
117
10-19
154
20-29
186
30-39
124
40-49
49
50-99
38
100+
2

Honors Programs

The University of West Florida has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UWF's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at The University of West Florida:

89%
First-year retention rate
47%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $34,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$34,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are The University of West Florida's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
67.2
116.16
165.12
214.08
263.04
312

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 76
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 31
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 4
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 93
  • Accounting 56
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 33
  • Finance, General 33
  • Business Administration and Management, General 21
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 19
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 17
  • Management Information Systems, General 7
  • Business/Managerial Economics 6
  • Finance, General 2
  • Accounting 1
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 88
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 40
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 37
  • Information Technology 29
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 16
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 44
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 27
  • Educational/Instructional Technology 18
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 62
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 25
  • Computer Engineering, General 11
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 25
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 25
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 25
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 12
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 51
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 312
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 108
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 108
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 108
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 47
  • Public Health, General 27
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 1
  • Public Health, General 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 28
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 83
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 44
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 13
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 34
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 34
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 34
  • Maritime Studies 5
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 30
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 87
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 19
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 15
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 23
  • Physics, General 5
  • Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 185
  • Psychology, General 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 47
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 23
  • Anthropology, General 20
  • Political Science and Government, General 15
  • International Relations and Affairs 13
  • Economics, General 7
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Anthropology, General 2
  • Social Sciences, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 40
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 24
  • Music Performance, General 7
  • Art/Art Studies, General 7
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Music Performance, General 1
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