Northwest Florida State College ¹

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Summary

Northwest Florida State College is a public institution that was founded in 1963. It has a suburban setting and the campus size is 264 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $2,851 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $10,945 (2011-12).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Northwest Florida State College improves lives. As an open door institution, the college is committed to providing access to a quality education and offers diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees; five baccalaureate programs in project management, nursing, and teacher education are also available. Students pursuing an associate's degree earn a general A.A. degree, or a specific, technically focused A.S. or A.A.S degree. NWFSC's strong technical education program is updated regularly to respond to workforce needs and opportunities. Students are placed using Florida's placement test, but ACT and SAT scores are also accepted. Testifying to the quality of education offered at NWFSC, lower division students transferring to the region's university outperform that institution's native students in terms of GPA. Flexible scheduling and distance learning options accommodate working students and those with family responsibilities. The college's facilities are exceptional, with the library, arts complex, and science building constructed to university standards, and wireless Internet connectivity throughout all buildings. Cultural events and athletic teams are highly rated. NWFSC is in the Florida Panhandle, with seven locations, and serves primarily students from both Okaloosa and Walton counties. NWFSC's Collegiate High School is open to 10th-12th graders, and it has been an A+ school since its inception.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1963
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	suburban
2011 Endowment	N/A

Applying

When applying to Northwest Florida State College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 100.0 percent.

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Selectivity	least selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	100.0% 4
Application deadline	rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	N/A

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Academic Life

Class sizes	N/A
Student-faculty ratio	N/A 4
4-year graduation rate	N/A
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
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Student Life

Total enrollment	N/A
Student gender distribution	N/A
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity	N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority	N/A
Collegiate athletic association	N/A

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Campus Info & Services

Northwest Florida State College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, and placement service. Northwest Florida State College also offers campus safety and security services like lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Northwest Florida State College.

Students who have cars on campus	N/A
Health insurance offered	No
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

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In-state tuition and fees	$2,851 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$10,945 (2011-12)
Room and board	N/A
Financial aid statistics	N/A

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* Overview details based on 2011 data