The University of West Florida: what international applicants need

What are The University of West Florida's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The University of West Florida admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is The University of West Florida's acceptance rate?

58.2% for students who started in fall 2024: The University of West Florida admitted 5,941 of its 10,201 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The University of West Florida require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Yes. The University of West Florida requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for 2026–27.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for The University of West Florida?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 500–600 in Math and 520–630 in Reading and Writing (49% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–27.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is The University of West Florida's application fee for international students?

The University of West Florida's application fee is $30 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does The University of West Florida accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. The University of West Florida accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does The University of West Florida accept?

The University of West Florida doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does The University of West Florida require?

The University of West Florida doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The University of West Florida require the Common App personal essay?

No. The University of West Florida doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does The University of West Florida have?

292 of The University of West Florida's 9,970 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The University of West Florida cost for international students?

The University of West Florida is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $19,241 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $6,360). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,432. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $36,297 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does The University of West Florida give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, The University of West Florida gave institutional scholarships or grants to 185 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source