2024-2025
Counselor Guide W
A “Best Regional College - South”
e recognize the vital role school counselors play in helping students prepare for college. At the University of West Florida, we want to serve as a resource to you and your students throughout the admissions process. Through this guide, online resources, and our counselor email newsletter, we’re committed to keeping you informed.
— The Princeton Review, 2003-2024
Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award — INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, 2015-2016, 2018-2023
A “Top Public School - Regional Universities South” — U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2024
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#2 “Best Value College for Students With Autism” — BestValue Schools.org, 2024
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A Top 10 Military Friendly® School — Military Friendly®, 2024-2025
Applying to UWF These key items are required of high school seniors applying to UWF:
APPLICATION
TEST SCORES
Students can submit an application at uwf.edu/GoApply or via Common App. High school seniors should apply as freshmen even if they have earned college credit.
SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required. School codes: SAT-5833, ACT-0771.
PAYMENT OR WAIVER UWF’s application fee is $30. We also accept various waivers; the fee is waived for students at Title I schools.
FRESHMAN
Class snapshot
1
3.68-4.23 average GPA
1040-1240 total
20-27
composite
SSAR AND TRANSCRIPTS Applicants must create their Self-reported Student Academic Record from their transcript and connect it to their application. uwf.edu/Freshman uwf.edu/ApplicationResources
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATION2 HS GPA
3.00 (cumulative weighted)
SAT
Reading and Writing: 490
Math: 480
ACT
Reading: 19
English: 17
CLT
Sum of Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing: 38
Math: 19
Quantitative Reasoning: 16
1 Middle 50th percentile Summer/Fall 2024 full-time admits, June 2024; GPA cumulative weighted. 2Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Admissions thresholds can adjust per semester. Students may be offered transitional pathways or deferment depending on their individual profile.