With multiple locations in Northwest Florida, the University serves a student population of more than 13,000. Dedicated to helping students realize their full potential, UWF favors small class sizes with quality teacher-scholars who deliver personalized, hands-on learning and leadership opportunities. The University offers a dynamic learning environment that inspires innovation, creativity, and collaboration and is focused on student success.

This year, nearly 65 percent of our students received some form of financial assistance. More than $102 million in UWF grant/scholarship/loan assistance was awarded in the 2022-2023 academic year.

Complete the FAFSA each year beginning October 1st.

The Cost Calculator is designed to help you estimate your financial aid options for University of West Florida. The average time to complete a full estimate is between 3-5 minutes. When you need help feel free to speak to your Admissions counselor or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@uwf.edu or (850) 474-2230.

*Note, the estimated tuition cost is based on 12 hours per semester at the in-state rate of $212/hour.

Incoming freshman and transfer students who have demonstrated high academic achievement have the opportunity to receive merit based admission scholarships. Apply early to receive priority consideration.

Transfer Pathway Programs

The 2UWF and Argo Accelerate transfer pathway programs are designed to help students earning an AA degree from one of our partner institutions (2UWF), or their current institution (Argo Accelerate) to transfer seamlessly to UWF while staying on track to finish their bachelor’s degree in a timely manner. Visit uwf.edu/pathways for more information.

Freshman
The priority deadline to apply is December 1st. By applying early you will be able to receive priority consideration for scholarships, housing options and orientation dates.

Transfer
Spring Scholarship Priority Consideration: Nov 1
Summer/Fall Scholarship Priority Consideration: Apr 1
Rolling admission throughout the year.

Admission application review priority is given to freshman applicants who apply by May 1st. Applications received after May 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

Online Campus enrollment procedures are available at: http://uwf.edu/online/

Only $15 per credit hour.

The University of West Florida (UWF) offers over 500 online course sections each semester that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as credit-earning certificates. Admittance to one of over 30 degree or certificate programs provides the opportunity to apply for an out-of-state tuition waiver that substantially reduces tuition for non-Florida residents. For more information about UWF's accreditation statuses, please visit our regional accreditation site and discipline-specific accreditation site.

With activities ranging from climbing on our indoor rock wall to watching one of our NCAA athletic events, UWF offers countless ways for our students, faculty, staff and community to experience our campus life. UWF's sorority and fraternity life includes 20 Greek organizations and and more than 150 clubs and organizations.

UWF Intercollegiate Athletics is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the Gulf South Conference and New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference (women's swimming and diving). We sponsor 15 varsity sports. Men's sports: Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Cross Country, Golf, and Football. Women's sports: Basketball, Tennis, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, and Volleyball. To date we have won 123 Conference Championships and eight National Championships.