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University of West Florida
#8 in Top Public Universities in Florida
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1,737 reviews
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    University of West Florida Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Undergrads in College Housing
    16%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,900/ year
    Poll
    55%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.88 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.168 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,368/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 267 responses
    • Papa johns
      16%
    • Argo cafe in the commons have some good burgers.
      15%
    • Starbucks
      15%
    • The galley
      14%
    • I eat at my apartment or bring my own food
      14%
    • Chick N Grill
      8%
    • Chicken bowl
      4%
    53%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.97 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A-
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 88 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      28%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      55%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      10%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      7%
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    Safety

    Safety
    A
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    73%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.103 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 84 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      58%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      31%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 81 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      23%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      51%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      20%
    • Not very visible.
      5%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 163 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      4%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      29%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      59%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      9%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 94 responses
    • CAB has some great events!
      24%
    • Last day of classes
      18%
    • Argo Arrival
      17%
    • Residence hall events
      12%
    • Homecoming
      7%
    • I <3 UWF Week
      7%
    • Greek Week
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 104 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      3%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      24%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      25%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      26%
    • Parties? What parties?
      22%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 54 responses
    • CAB After Dark
      35%
    • Homecoming
      35%
    • Any Greek life date function
      13%
    • Halloween
      9%
    • Terrys house CJs birthday party
      4%
    • COVID-19
      2%
    • Sigma Party
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    —
    Women in Sororities
    —
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.145 responses
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