The University of West Florida Acceptance Rate
Pensacola, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,831
- Admitted
- 5,591
- Yield
- 26.9%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of West Florida's acceptance rate has risen from 41.7% in 2014–15 to 56.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 10,039 to 9,831 (-2%) over that period.
Its 56.9% rate makes The University of West Florida more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
The University of West Florida requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 26.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,039 | 4,183 | 41.7% | 1,421 |
| 2015–16 | 7,104 | 2,951 | 41.5% | 1,359 |
| 2016–17 | 7,475 | 3,052 | 40.8% | 1,283 |
| 2017–18 | 5,774 | 2,863 | 49.6% | 1,104 |
| 2018–19 | 5,707 | 2,421 | 42.4% | 1,090 |
| 2019–20 | 7,194 | 2,230 | 31% | 1,163 |
| 2020–21 | 7,232 | 4,163 | 57.6% | 1,209 |
| 2021–22 | 8,660 | 4,573 | 52.8% | 1,159 |
| 2022–23 | 9,113 | 4,377 | 48% | 1,183 |
| 2023–24 | 9,831 | 5,591 | 56.9% | 1,503 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,833 | 3,330 | 57.1% |
| Men | 3,998 | 2,261 | 56.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 49% |
| SAT Math | 500–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 67% |
How The University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of West Florida's acceptance rate?
The University of West Florida's acceptance rate is 56.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,591 admitted of 9,831 applicants).
Is The University of West Florida test optional?
The University of West Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to The University of West Florida?
The University of West Florida received 9,831 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,591.
What SAT score do you need for The University of West Florida?
Admitted students at The University of West Florida typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of West Florida getting harder to get into?
The University of West Florida has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 41.7% in 2014–15 to 56.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: uwf.edu/.