Founded in 1963, University of West Florida is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Pensacola (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ft. Walton Beach. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of West Florida (UWF) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of West Florida (UWF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.