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Northwest Florida State College

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL · Suburb · 3,010 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
229 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$12,914
Out-of-state COA
$20,943
Avg net price
$4,571
In-state tuition
$2,583
Out-of-state tuition
$10,612
Books & supplies
$1,440/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,683
$30–48k
$4,011
$48–75k
$6,628
$75–110k
$8,430
$110k+
$8,717
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
41%
Transfer-out rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
31%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,606
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,664
Median debt
$7,932
Monthly loan payment
$84
Debt range (25th–75th)
$1,750$6,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$11,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
22
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$23,721
Independent students
54%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
46%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
14%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,606
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$68M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
32%
Avg faculty salary
$6,280/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,556
Federal loan rate
20%

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