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Pensacola, FL · Lakeland, FL
| University of West Florida | Florida Polytechnic University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,364/yr | $11,853/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $4,815/yr | $8,819/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $16,624 | $14,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,462/yr | $8,769/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $8,077/yr | $11,316/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,456/yr | $15,037/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,620/yr | $16,423/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $176/mo | $151/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,432/yr | $14,482/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,082/yr | $14,482/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $839/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,024/yr | $3,956/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,947/yr | $21,817/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,360/yr | $4,940/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,241/yr | $21,005/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 25% | 25% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 58% | 58% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1020–1230 | 1170–1340 |
| SAT average | 1138 | 1268 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–27 | 24–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 | English 22–29 · Math 24–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,831 | 2,600 |
| Students accepted | 5,591 | 1,449 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,503 | 403 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 27% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 49% | 88% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 67% | 45% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,137/yr | No data reported |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,366–$73,762 | No data reported |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 49% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 55% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 68% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,204/yr | $77,545/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 54% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 5.3% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,502/yr | No data reported |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Engineering 44% · Computer & Information Sciences 41% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Engineering — 44% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 18% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 41% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 4% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees | Mathematics & Statistics — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,426/yr | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering — $70,375/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 87% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,330 | 1,689 |
| Students per professor | 22 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,852 | 79 |
| Average professor pay | $10,653/mo | $11,180/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 92% |
| 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 | $34,584 | No data reported |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Lakeland, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1963 | 2012 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Men | 43% | 80% |
| Women | 57% | 20% |
| White students | 60% | 53% |
| Black students | 10% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 27% |
| Asian students | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Other / not reported | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | No data reported |
| Part-time students | 28% | 7% |
| Students age 25+ | 26% | 4.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,911/yr | $10,261/yr |
| Endowment | $108.1M | $4.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,534 | 1,381 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,124/yr | $7,132/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,405/yr | $6,150/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 15 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 398 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.0M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $16.0M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $16.5M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $84,064 | No data reported |
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.