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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Florida

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

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The University of West Florida is a public college located in Pensacola, Florida, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at The University of West Florida is $7,088. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $22,166. The college offers Master’s degrees in 36 different degree areas, with 21 Master’s degrees offered online. The University of West Florida enrolls 3,969 graduate students, with 85% part-time students, 87% online students, and 6% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: uwf.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
586 full-time
3,383 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:3,451
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:236
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:747
  • Online students
    87%
  • Male/Female
    32% / 68%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$7,088
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$22,166
  • Application fee:$30
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,974
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$378
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,728
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,037
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,074 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
4 students
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:77
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:2%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:No
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