University of West FloridaAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
Rolling
Admissions Department
11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514-5750
(800) 263-1074
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics4
Science2
Foreign Language2
Social Studies3
Academic Electives2
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRequiredJune 1
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyAccepted with or without writing componentSAT: Used for admission , ACT: Used for admission
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola
FL
32514-5750
Phone
(800) 263-1074
Fax
(850) 474-2096
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$30
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 30
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
EthnicityX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
57% of 9,831 applicants were admitted
Women
57% of 5,833 applicants were admitted
Men
57% of 3,998 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,506 (27%) of 5,591 admitted students enrolled
Women
838 (25%) of 3,330 admitted students enrolled
Men
668 (30%) of 2,261 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
26%
3.75 - 3.99
20%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
4.8%
2.00 - 2.49
0.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 565 average , 480-580 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
18%
Score of 500 - 600
48%
Score of 400 - 500
29%
Score of 300 - 400
4%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 580 average , 510-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
27%
Score of 500 - 600
54%
Score of 400 - 500
16%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 20-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
5%
Score of 24 - 29
38%
Score of 18 - 23
47%
Score of 12 - 17
9%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
3%
Score of 24 - 29
29%
Score of 18 - 23
40%
Score of 12 - 17
28%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
8%
Score of 24 - 29
31%
Score of 18 - 23
44%
Score of 12 - 17
16%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 16%
Top quarter: 40%
Top half: 74%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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