The mission of Northwest Florida State College is to provide quality educational programs and services which enable students to achieve their goals and which enhance the community through academic, vocational, cultural, economic, and personal development opportunities.
Type of School
Four or more years,
Public
Religious affiliation
None
Highest degree offered
Bachelor's
Calendar
Semester
Setting
Mid-size suburb
Distance learning opportunities
Yes
Northwest Florida State College Size
Total enrollment
7,760
Enrolled full time
2,967
Enrolled part time
4,793
Northwest Florida State College Student Body
Men enrolled full time
1,246
Women enrolled full time
1,721
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Black/Non-Hispanic
10%
Hispanic
5%
White/Non-Hispanic
77%
Non-Resident Alien
0%
Race/ethnicity unknown
3%
Northwest Florida State College Admission Basics
Admissions office phone number
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Open admission policy
Yes
Undergraduate Application fee
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Applied
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Admitted
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Enrolled
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Admitted %
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Northwest Florida State College Admission factors
Admission test scores
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Secondary school GPA
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Secondary school rank
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Secondary school record
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TOEFL
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Completion of college preparatory program
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Recommendations
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Formal demonstration of competencies
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Northwest Florida State College Admission statistics
Students submitting SAT
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SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
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SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
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SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
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SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
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Students submitting ACT
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ACT Composite 25th percentile score
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ACT Composite 75th percentile score
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Northwest Florida State College Cost
In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
$2,257
Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
$9,027
Books and Supplies
$1,440
On-campus room and board
-
Off-campus room and board
$8,930
Northwest Florida State College Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
82%
Receiving Federal Grants
51%
,
$4,273
on average
Receiving Institutional Aid
11%
,
$3,047
on average
Receiving Student Loans
9%
,
$2,745
on average
Northwest Florida State College Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
One scholarship is awarded each year from each of the ten area high schools in Okaloosa County and Walton County to the top academic African-American student who plans to attend OWC on a full-time basis (minimum 12 credit hours/term). In the event the top-ranked African- American student does not plan to attend OWC, then the scholarship is awarded to the next highest ranked student in the class. The scholarship covers instate tuition and fees for 60 credit hours of study at OWC. Book costs are not included. Recipients must have recommendations from their high school principal and guidance counselor. A 2.0 grade point average at OWC must be maintained in order to continue receiving scholarship funds. Students must successfully complete the percentage of college coursework required by OWC's Federal Financial Aid Standard of Progress as stated in college catalog. Scholarship recipients must agree to enroll in SLS 1201, Community Service Seminar during the fall term of their freshman year. An OWC Minority Honors Scholarship application must be completed and submitted to the OWC Financial Aid Office via the high school counselor.