100 College Boulevard
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 678-5111
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At a Glance

For more than 50 years of service to the region, Northwest Florida State College has positively impacted the lives of more than 353,000 students in various credit and non-credit programs.  Additionally, more than 37,000 individuals have earned degrees or certificates from NWF State College.


NWF offers affordable tuition that is among the lowest in Florida, and a selection of more than 1,000 courses offered each term including day, evening, weekend, online and more.


NWF’s academic and technical programs are recognized with regional and national accreditations. NWF has also been recognized nationally among the top 10 percent of the nation’s community colleges by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.

Northwest Florida State College (NWF State College) is a Public institution located in the Panhandle region of Florida. NWF State College has Regional Accreditation .

The main campus in Niceville, FL has a Town feeling.

Northwest Florida State College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:

  • Associate (2 yr.)
  • Bachelor's (4 yr.)
  • Certificate
Nationally Recognized Programs
  • AA Info Tech UCF/USFSM/DSC(INTA)
  • AA Criminal Just Stds Emphasis(CRIM)
  • AA Criminal Just Stds Emphasis(CRIM)
  • AA Social Work Emphasis(SOWR)
  • AA Social Work Emphasis(SOWR)
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Student Body (as of Fall 2023)

Northwest Florida State College provides students with a balance of liberal arts and technical training, all while surrounded by the lush landscape of the Florida Panhandle.
Enrollment Status
Enrollment Status
Enrollment Type Number of Students
Full Time 2482
Part Time 3245

Part-time students outnumber full-time students (1.31:1) at Northwest Florida State College.

Diversity
Diversity
Ethnicity Percentage of Students
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.00
Asian 3.00
Black/African American 7.00
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1.00
Hispanic/Latino 9.00
White/Caucasian 63.00
Other/Unknown 17.00

The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (63%) followed by Other/Unknown (17%.)

Gender
Gender
Gender Percentage of Students
Female 59.00
Male 41.00

At 59%, female students outnumber male students by a significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.

Additional Information

Northwest Florida State College’s student body comprises a variety of people of all ages and from all walks of life. They include high school graduates going directly to college, those in the military, retired persons reorienting their lives, and people who are changing careers or returning to the workforce.

The college strives to provide students with a balance of liberal arts, technical training, and adult studies. A goal of the college is for district residents, who could benefit from the program services or activities offered by NWF, to be admitted without regard to age, race, color, sex, ethnicity, handicap, marital status, national origin, religion, or disability.

Enrollment Stats
Total Students: 5,727
Undergraduate Students: 5,727
Graduate Students: 0
Average Student Age: 24
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Costs and Financial Aid (as of Fall 2023)

Northwest Florida State College offers 500 scholarships per year through our foundation averaging $1000, as well as institutional scholarships for students.
30
Credit Hours
for Full-Time
$104
In-State Tuition
per Credit Hour
$398
Out-Of-State Tuition
per Credit Hour
Yes
Bright Futures
Scholarships
Additional Information

NWF State College fees are designed to make college affordable for most students. The college offers a variety of financial aid assistance for students. Detailed information is available on the college's web site at https://www.nwfsc.edu/students/financialaid/

Scholarships

NWF State College offers 500 scholarships per year through our foundation.  Most of these are renewable for a second year and average $1000 per award.  The College also offers institutional scholarships for students interested  in Debate, Brain Bowl, and our Student Ambassador program to name just a few.  For a complete list of scholarship opportunities, visit the scholarship page at https://www.nwfsc.edu/students/financialaid/scholarships/

Estimated Full-Time Costs
Estimated Full-Time Costs
Category Cost
Full-Time Tuition 3304.00
Books and Supplies 1440.00
Housing Costs 4465.00

The total estimated full time costs of $9,209.00 consists of $3,304.00 for Tuition, $1,440.00 for Books and Supplies, and $4,465.00 for Housing.

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Admissions (as of Fall 2023)

Northwest Florida State College is an open-door institution. However, depending on the student’s program of study, certain admission criteria must be met.
100%
Freshman Applicants
Accepted
$0
Student
Application Fee
N/A
Required
Tuition Deposit
N/A
Average GPA
for Merit Scholarship
Admissions Policy
Northwest Florida State College follows an Open Admissions policy. Test scores and/or GPA are not factors in the admissions decision. A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.
Additional Information

Northwest Florida State College is open to all - 100% of students who apply are admitted. There is no admission fee at NWF State College, either. Students are encouraged to go online at https://www.nwfsc.edu/admissions to obtain more information, access forms and visit a step-by-step guide for admissions to the college. Residency and transcripts must be verified for admissions.

Additional Deadlines Information

Northwest Florida State College is an open-door institution. Certain admission criteria and deadlines must be met for selective admissions programs such as Nursing, Dental, Welding, EMS, and Radiography. Students should visit the NWF State College website at https://www.nwfsc.edu for specific program admission deadlines and requirements.

* Note: Northwest Florida State College follows a Rolling Admissions policy.
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Distance Learning (as of 2023)

NWF State College offers students fully online Bachelor and Associate degrees along with college credit certificates. Visit www.nwfsc.edu/online for more information.
Enrollment Procedures

There are no specialized enrollment procedures for distance learning courses at NWF. Students enroll as they would in any other course. Find an online course - https://www.nwfsc.edu, click Class Search, select “Online” as the Instructional Method.

Distance Learning Fees

There is a $15 per credit hour fee for distance learning courses offered at NWF. Some online classes may include a proctored element and students might incur an additional charge if a remote proctoring service is used.

Additional Information

Northwest Florida State College offers students the convenience and flexibility of earning course credits through our online campus so students may take control of their own education by working and learning at times and places convenient to them. We offer fully online Bachelor and Associate degrees including an accredited online R.N. to B.S.N. Program (with a guided clinical component) for Florida licensed Registered Nurses. We also offer college credit certificates fully online. For more information about each of these programs, please visit www.nwfsc.edu.

Most Notable Programs
  • Management & Supervision-Human Resources Management
  • Early Childhood Education, Birth through Four
  • Accounting Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Industrial Management Technology
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Distance Learning Courses

Northwest Florida State College publishes Distance Learning courses on the FloridaShines Course Catalog. Students enrolled in other Florida public institutions can start registration as transient students directly from the catalog.

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Campuses

Main Campus
100 College Boulevard
Niceville, FL  32578
USA
(850) 678-5111
Website
Aviation Center of Excellence (Bob Sikes Airport, Crestview)
3152 Airport Road
Crestview, FL  32539
(850) 200-4156
Chautauqua Center, DeFuniak Springs
908 US Hwy. 90W
DeFuniak Springs, FL  32433
USA
(850) 892-8100
Fort Walton Beach Campus
1170 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Ft Walton Beach, FL  32547
USA
(850) 863-6500
Hurlburt Field Center
Education Services Bldg. 90220, 221 Lukasik Ave.
Hurlburt Field, FL  32544
USA
(850) 884-6296
Robert L. F. Sikes Education Center, Crestview
805 E James Lee Blvd. (US Hwy 90)
Crestview, FL  32539
USA
(850) 689-7911
South Walton Center
109 Greenway Trail (off Hwy 331 S)
Santa Rosa Beach, FL  32459
USA
(850) 267-2888
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Programs

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Campus Life (as of 2023)

Activities
Greek Academic Organizations
Greek Fraternities
Greek Sororities
Social Fraternities
Social Sororities
Academic Honor Societies
Professional Associations
Marching Band
Special Interest Clubs / Organizations
Symphony Orchestra
Student Government Association
Theater
On-Campus Housing Options
Co-Ed
Female Only
Male Only
Northwest Florida State College does not offer on-campus housing.
On-Campus Services
Fitness Services
Child Care Services
Medical Services
Northwest Florida State College offers Fitness and Child Care services but not Medical services.
Additional Information

The Office of Student Development & Campus Engagement has a mission "to foster student engagement and retention, develop highly marketable leaders, and cultivate service learning and civic engagement."

NWF State College has a vibrant student life where students can get involved in a variety of clubs and organizations, both recreational and professional. We want all our students to be engaged in our community in a way that offers opportunities for learning, leadership, service, friendship and fun.

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Sports

NWFSC Women's basketball won the 2020-21 and 2022-23 NJCAA Division 1 National Championships. NWFSC Men's basketball won the 2021-22 NJCAA Division 1 National Championship.
Intercollegiate Sports
Sport Men's Team Women's Team
Scholarships Available
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Softball
Intramural Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Racquetball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Additional Information

Northwest Florida State College competes in four separate sports: men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, and softball.  Both basketball programs are consistently ranked as some of the best in our NJCAA national poll and certainly stand as two of the most elite programs within the state.  Our baseball and softball programs are also regularly ranked in our statewide polls and also remain highly competitive. 

Team Identity
“Raiders”
Memberships
Northwest Florida State College competes as part of the following organizations:
  • NJCAA Division I
  • FCSAA Panhandle Conference
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Contact Directory

Accelerated Options

General Contact Information
 (850) 678-5111

Admission

Admissions
 (850) 729-4901

Athletics

Athletic Department
 (850) 729-5379

Career Center / Services

Career Resource Center
 (850) 729-5227

Disability/Special Needs

Accommodations Resource Center
 (850) 729-6079

Distance Learning

Online Campus
 (850) 729-6464

Fees & Payments

Business Office
 (850) 729-5385

Financial Aid

Financial Aid
 (850) 729-5370

Library Services

Library Services - LRC
 (850) 729-5393

Orientation

Advising Office
 (850) 729-6922

Registration

Registrar Office
 (850) 729-4901

Returning/Adult Student Info

Admissions
 (850) 729-4901

Scholarships

Financial Aid
 (850) 729-5370

Student Services

Raider Central
 (850) 729-6922

Transfer Student Information

Admissions
 (850) 729-4901

Visitor Information

Admissions
 (850) 729-6467