University of West Florida
Admissions
Interested in attending University of West Florida?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of West Florida, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of West Florida?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UWF accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 9,831 people applied and 5,591 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of West Florida:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at University of West Florida, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of West Florida by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UWF considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of West Florida?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of West Florida as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.66. 16% of freshmen who attended UWF were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 40% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
UWF is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of West Florida. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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