History of UWF
Founded in 1963, the University of West Florida is a vibrant, distinctive institute of higher learning with undergraduate, graduate, and targeted research programs. With multiple locations in Northwest Florida, the University serves a student population of more than 12,000. Dedicated to helping students realize their full potential, UWF favors small class sizes with quality teacher-scholars who deliver personalized, hands-on learning and leadership opportunities. The University offers a dynamic learning environment that inspires innovation, creativity, and collaboration focused on student success.
The University of West Florida Pensacola Campus spans 1,600 acres and is located just minutes away from historic Pensacola and some of the world's most beautiful beaches. The University also has several coastal locations, including a campus in Fort Walton Beach. In addition, students have various options for outdoor recreation, as the school's main campus encompasses a wilderness preserve, and the University also owns beachfront property in Pensacola.
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Click HERE to learn more about UWF's recent 50th Anniversary!
" In just 50 years, UWF has changed the lives of more than 80,000 alumni – nurses, teachers, engineers, historians, accountants, and entrepreneurs. Give us another 50, and we’ll take over the world... Let’s make some waves. Sea Change."
UWF has developed into an innovative and transformative institution throughout it's history. This Campus Master Plan aims to maintain and advance the University's reputation and importance in the community.
