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Northwest Florida State College

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL · Suburb · 3,010 students
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$4,571
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$39,664
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Northwest Florida State College in Niceville is best known for providing affordable, accessible higher education through respected associate and select bachelor’s degree programs in high-demand fields like nursing, business, and public safety. The campus culture is welcoming and military-supportive, catering to traditional students, veterans, and working adults through flexible scheduling, active student life, and competitive NJCAA athletics. A standout feature of the college is the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, a premier cultural venue for the region, alongside close strategic partnerships with neighboring Eglin Air Force Base that align workforce training with local defense needs. Additionally, its top-ranked Collegiate High School offers a distinctive dual-enrollment pathway, allowing high school students to earn an associate degree tuition-free alongside their diploma.

Wikipedia:Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is a public college with its main campus in Niceville, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, and several certificate programs. NWFSC operates multiple campuses across Okaloosa and Walton counties.

Location
Niceville, FL, 32578-1295 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
229 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$2,583$10,612
Books & supplies$1,440$1,440
Cost of attendance$12,914$20,943 est.
Average net price$4,571Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,612
In-state: $2,583
Books & supplies$1,440
Cost of attendance$20,943 est.
In-state: $12,914
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $4,571
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,683
$30–48k
$4,011
$48–75k
$6,628
$75–110k
$8,430
$110k+
$8,717
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 31% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,606
10 yrs after entry$39,664
Debt
Median at graduation$7,932
Monthly payment$84
Middle 50% owe$1.8k–$6.3k
90th percentile$11,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
22 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$23,721
Independent
54%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
46%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
14%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$33,606
After 10 yrs
$39,664
Business Administration, Management and Operations78
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing53
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods44
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$68M
Full-time faculty
32%
Faculty salary
$6,280/mo
Teaching spend
$7,556
per student
Federal loans
20%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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