10000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL
- Rating: A-
- 6,273 Students
- Public
Description
The University of West Florida (UWF), located in Pensacola, offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs within a beautiful, natural woodland campus. Emphasizing student success through personalized attention, hands-on learning, and research opportunities, UWF provides a supportive community and extends its reach through additional locations in downtown Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach, fostering strong community connections and preparing students for successful careers.
National Merit
National Merit Finalists are named UWF Top Scholars. The National Merit Finalist scholarship includes:
- Full tuition and mandatory fees
- On-campus housing
- A meal plan
- $800 per-semester textbook stipend
- A one-time paid research or study abroad experience valued at up to $1,500
Scholarship Eligibility:
Admitted students must send a copy of their National Merit Finalist letter to admissions@uwf.edu. There is no priority deadline to be considered for the UWF National Merit Finalist Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded only to finalists who attend UWF their first semester in college.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
| Total / Annual Award | Test Scores | High School GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida and Alabama | Out of State | SAT or ACT or CLT | (Cumulative Weighted) |
| $16,000 / ($4,000) | $32,000 / ($8,000) | 1400+ or 31+ or 101+ | 4.00+ |
| $12,000 / ($3,000) | $24,000 / ($6,000) | 1260-1390 or 27-30 or 89-100 | 3.80-3.99 |
| $8,000 / ($2,000) | $8,000 / ($2,000) | 1160-1250 or 24-26 or 79-88 | 3.70-3.79 |
PACE Presidential Scholarship
Select Florida resident students invited to President’s Scholarship Competition will compete for the Pace Presidential Scholarship. Recipients are among UWF’s Top Scholars.
The Pace Presidential Scholarship, in conjunction with Florida Bright Futures, covers tuition, mandatory fees, a meal plan, on-campus housing, an $800 per-semester book stipend, and a one-time paid research or study abroad experience valued at up to $1,500. The award will not exceed direct costs.
Students who do not receive the Pace Presidential Scholarship will maintain their original Admissions Academic Merit Scholarship.
Last Updated: April 2025