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How strong are the academics at University of West Florida?

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

22:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
48%
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
93
10-19
147
20-29
190
30-39
114
40-49
42
50-99
31
100+
4

Honors Programs

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 University of West Florida:

88%
First-year retention rate
48%
4-year grad rate
63%
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 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 Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
66
116.4
166.8
217.2
267.6
318

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 68
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 44
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 40
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 86
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 44
  • Accounting 37
  • Finance, General 31
  • Business Administration and Management, General 31
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 15
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 13
  • Management Information Systems, General 12
  • Business/Managerial Economics 8
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 101
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 46
  • Information Technology 38
  • Computer Science 33
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 16
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 38
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 30
  • Educational/Instructional Technology 6
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 54
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 51
  • Computer Engineering, General 21
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 21
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 21
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 21
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 35
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 318
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 108
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 108
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 108
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 34
  • Public Health, General 6
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 6
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 39
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 47
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 45
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 12
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 16
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 32
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 32
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 32
  • Maritime Studies 10
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 35
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 64
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 24
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 16
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 15
  • Physics, General 7
  • Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 176
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 53
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 27
  • Anthropology, General 24
  • International Relations and Affairs 18
  • Political Science and Government, General 16
  • Economics, General 13
  • Social Sciences, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 41
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Art/Art Studies, General 15
  • Music Performance, General 9

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