SAT University Admissions Guide

University of West Florida

Also known as: University of West Florida, West Florida, UWF, Argonauts

Public school in Pensacola, Florida, United States of America

Founded by the Florida Legislature in 1963 and opening in 1967, UWF serves over 14,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and specialist programs across four colleges and the School of Education . The university’s 1,600‑acre suburban campus emphasizes personalized learning through small class sizes and offers programs ranging from marine biology to cybersecurity . In February 2025, UWF was designated a Carnegie R2: Research 2 – High Spending and Doctorate Production institution, marking its growing research profile . UWF’s student‑centered environment is complemented by NCAA Division II athletics, with the Argonauts competing nationally and strong community partnerships along Florida’s Emerald Coast .

public university

regional university

coastal campus

test-based admissions

SAT Scores are required

This university has a test-required policy.

First‑time‑in‑college applicants must submit official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores meeting minimum subsection benchmarks (SAT: 490 Reading/Writing and 480 Math; ACT: 19 Reading and Math, 17 English), with scores valid for two years and used for both admission and placement decisions .

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, land‑grant historically Black university in Tallahassee, Florida, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public research university in Boca Raton, Florida, and a member of the State University System of Florida.

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida, emphasizing environmental sustainability and STEM education.

Florida International University

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university in Miami, Florida, and a leading institution in international and community engagement.

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, Florida, United States of America

Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly) is Florida’s only public polytechnic university, specializing in STEM education and applied research.

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Florida State University (FSU) is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, and a senior member of the State University System of Florida.

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