University of West Florida
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Average High School GPA: 3.6
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Required
SAT Range: 1060–1260
ACT Range: 21–27
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 9,700
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning (Campus): Moderate
In‐State Tuition & Fees: $6,360
Out‐of-State Tuition & Fees: $19,260
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Pensacola, Florida
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: South
Average Winter Temperature: January daily averages about 64 °F high / 45 °F low
Average Summer Temperature: July daily averages about 91 °F high / 75 °F low
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 65 inches per year
Nearest Airport: Pensacola International Airport (PNS) — about 12 miles (20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @uwf
Swim team instagram: @uwfswimdive
Twitter: @UWF
Facebook: University of West Florida
LinkedIn: University of West Florida
YouTube: University of West Florida
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division II
New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference
Nickname: Argonauts
Mascot: Argie the Argonaut
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: UWF Aquatic Center
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster: N/A
Head Coach: Phil Kraus
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #11
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference (NSISC)
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U.S. News College Rankings
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: A-
Diversity: B+
Athletics: A
Professors: B+
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A-
Value: B+
Campus: A-
Party Scene: B
Location: B+
Campus Food: B+
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #122 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #87 of 1,332

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