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The University of West Florida
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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of The University of West Florida.

15,486
Students
57%
Women
43%
Men

Student Body

The University of West Florida has 15,486 total students. 10,341 are undergraduates and 5,145 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
10,341
Graduates
5,145
Total
15,486

The enrollment trend at UWF over the past 3 years:

20.0K
17.2K
14.4K
11.6K
8.8K
6.0K
2024
2025
2026

Additional facts about the student body at UWF:

10%
Students from out of state

Gender

More women than men attend The University of West Florida. In the undergraduate class, 55% are women and 45% are men.

Women (55%)
Men (45%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at The University of West Florida as of 2026.

Hispanic
1,228
Black
935
White
5,762
Asian
337
Native
39
Pacific
23
Multiple
627

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

The University of West Florida is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact The University of West Florida to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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