University of West Florida

The University of West Florida is a public, four-year institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The university enrolls 17,296 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 60.33 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 62% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 88% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting strong first-year student persistence.

The university offers programs spanning healthcare, technology, and construction fields. Nursing programs include Registered Nursing at both associate's and bachelor's levels, as well as Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. Additional health-related programs include Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Athletic Training. Technology offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at both the associate's and bachelor's levels. The university also offers Construction Engineering Technology at the associate's level.

Situated in a rural fringe setting near Pensacola along Florida's Gulf Coast, the University of West Florida combines the resources of a mid-sized public university with access to regional healthcare employers and the growing cybersecurity sector at nearby military installations. The university's diverse mix of nursing, cybersecurity, construction technology, and health administration programs serves students across the Florida Panhandle.