- The mission of Okaloosa-Walton 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.
School Highlights
Northwest Florida State College serves 4,697 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,697 students
- In-state tuition: $3,064
- Out-state tuition: $11,373
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwest Florida State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 434 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwest Florida State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
434 staff
139 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest Florida State College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Northwest Florida State College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,697 students
818 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,946 students
512 students
# Part-Time Students
2,751 students
306 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
410 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,946 students
487 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,751 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
% Asian
8%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
11%
29%
% White
7%
5%
% Hawaiian
62%
36%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3994%
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,064 is less than the state average of $3,538. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,373 is more than the state average of $10,584. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,064
$3,538
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,373
$10,584
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,459
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Softball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Located in the coastal heart of Northwest Florida, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. Part of Florida's network of 28 public community colleges,�NWF is one of seven community colleges in the state authorized to offer bachelor's degree programs. The college offers postsecondary education opportunities within reach of every Okaloosa and Walton County citizen. The college's two-county service district stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line and encompasses a population in excess of 200,000 permanent residents. In addition to a 264-acre campus in Niceville,�NWF operates a joint campus with the University of West Florida in Fort Walton Beach, the Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs, the Robert L.F. Sikes Education Center in Crestview, the South Walton Center in Santa Rosa Beach, and centers at Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. In addition to a record of regional and national accolades, NWF offers state-of-the-art student computer labs, a top-rated sports complex and athletic programs, an ROTC program, a child development center, and a criminal justice training center. A 120,000-square-foot fine and performing arts center on the Niceville Campus provides students the finest in instructional facilities for dance, music, theater, the visual arts and the humanities. The Mattie Kelly Arts Center is a $25 million performing arts and educational complex that hosts Broadway's best touring shows, visiting artists, dance and opera companies. The complex encompasses a 1,650-seat mainstage theater that accommodates touring Broadway shows, the 195-seat, flexible Sprint Theater, an art wing with two galleries, a music wing, a visual arts building and an amphitheater.�NWF is part of Florida's public community college system and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northwest Florida State College cost?
Northwest Florida State College's tuition is approximately $3,064 for In-State students and $11,373 for Out-State students.
What sports does Northwest Florida State College offer?
Northwest Florida State College offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Softball.
What is Northwest Florida State College's ranking?
Northwest Florida State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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