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University of West Florida
#10 in Top Public Universities in Florida
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1,630 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
$5,880/ 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
$4,062/ year
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 267 responses
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  • 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%
54%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.95 responses

Campus Quality

Campus
B
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
B
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%

Safety

Safety
B
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 161 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.
    58%
  • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
    9%
Men's Varsity Sports
Track and Field: X-Country, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer
Women's Varsity Sports
Track and Field: X-Country, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving

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
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  • 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%

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 102 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?
    23%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 52 responses
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  • Homecoming
    37%
  • CAB After Dark
    35%
  • Any Greek life date function
    13%
  • Halloween
    10%
  • Terrys house CJs birthday party
    4%
  • Sigma Party
    2%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
—
Women in Sororities
—
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.143 responses
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