University of West Florida GPA (3.64) & Acceptance Rate

Q: What percent of applicants does The University of West Florida accept?

The University of West Florida's acceptance rate was 58% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,941 of 10,201 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA do most The University of West Florida students have?

63.6% of The University of West Florida's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23.2%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 58% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.64, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 520–630 reading and writing, 500–600 math

ACT, middle 50%: 20–27 composite

Average net price: $8,908 a year (2022–23)

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The University of West Florida average GPA

The University of West Florida reported an average high school GPA of 3.64 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	23.2%
3.75–3.99	20.7%
3.50–3.74	19.8%
3.25–3.49	17.6%
3.00–3.24	12.7%
2.50–2.99	6%
2.00–2.49	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as The University of West Florida reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

The University of West Florida acceptance rate

The University of West Florida admitted 5,941 of 10,201 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 58%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The University of West Florida is a public 4-year university in Pensacola, Florida, with 9,970 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered The University of West Florida in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	520	580	630
SAT Math	500	540	600
ACT Composite	20	23	27
ACT English	19	23	26
ACT Math	17	21	25

49% submitted SAT scores and 70% submitted ACT scores, as The University of West Florida reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1138 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What The University of West Florida looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with The University of West Florida's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

The University of West Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,908 a year at The University of West Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into The University of West Florida?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. The University of West Florida admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What are The University of West Florida's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of The University of West Florida's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–630 in reading and writing and 500–600 in math; ACT composite 20–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into The University of West Florida?

It would be within the usual range there: 36.4% of The University of West Florida's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What percent of applicants does The University of West Florida accept?

The University of West Florida's acceptance rate was 58% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,941 of 10,201 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is there a minimum GPA for The University of West Florida?

The University of West Florida doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.64, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What GPA do most The University of West Florida students have?

63.6% of The University of West Florida's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23.2%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The University of West Florida?

Check The University of West Florida's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The University of West Florida required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 49% sent SAT scores and 70% sent ACT scores.

How much does GPA matter at The University of West Florida?

A lot: The University of West Florida requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does The University of West Florida cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,908 a year at The University of West Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at The University of West Florida?

Yes. The University of West Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check The University of West Florida's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of West FloridaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
The University of West Florida Common Data Set 2024–25The University of West Florida: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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