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Miami, FL · Pensacola, FL
| Florida International University | University of West Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,288/yr | $9,364/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,003/yr | $4,815/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $16,500 | $16,624 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,873/yr | $6,462/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,925/yr | $8,077/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,568/yr | $12,456/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,200/yr | $16,620/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $175/mo | $176/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,080/yr | $12,432/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,584/yr | $14,082/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,350/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,240/yr | $3,024/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,462/yr | $19,947/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,565/yr | $6,360/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $18,964/yr | $19,241/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 17% | 25% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 55% | 58% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1260 | 1020–1230 |
| SAT average | 1163 | 1138 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–27 | 20–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–27 · Math 18–25 | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 25,034 | 9,831 |
| Students accepted | 14,729 | 5,591 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,169 | 1,503 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 35% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 91% | 49% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 9% | 67% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 74% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 92% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,249/yr | $49,137/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,426–$87,897 | $32,366–$73,762 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 64% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 63% | 60% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 77% | 56% |
| Asian students graduating | 84% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,768/yr | $42,204/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 76% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 14% | 5.3% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,465/yr | $44,502/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Psychology 15% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% | Health Professions 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 15% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $114,379/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,426/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 26% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 39,508 | 9,330 |
| Students per professor | 24 : 1 | 22 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 9,530 | 4,852 |
| Average professor pay | $11,817/mo | $10,653/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $23,924 | $34,584 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Miami, FL | Pensacola, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1965 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Men | 45% | 43% |
| Women | 55% | 57% |
| White students | 8.5% | 60% |
| Black students | 11% | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 68% | 12% |
| Asian students | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 6.2% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 41% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 34% | 28% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 26% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,518/yr | $6,911/yr |
| Endowment | $337.7M | $108.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,403 | 1,534 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,100/yr | $6,124/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,056/yr | $5,405/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 15 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Independent | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 441 | 398 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.4M | $3.0M |
| Athletics budget | $42.4M | $16.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $42.4M | $16.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $951,508 | $84,064 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.