University of West Florida
The University of West Florida (West Florida or UWF) is a public university in Pensacola, Florida. It was opened in 1963 as a member institution of the State University System of Florida.
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| Type | Public Space grant |
|---|---|
| Established | 1963 |
| Endowment | $79.1 million[1] |
| President | Martha Dunagin Saunders |
Academic staff | 374 |
| Students | 12,850[2] |
| Undergraduates | 9,721[2] |
| Postgraduates | 3,129[2] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | 1,600 acres (6.5 km²) |
| Colors | Blue and Green[3] |
| Athletics | NCAA Division II – Gulf South |
| Nickname | Argonauts, Argos |
| Affiliations | AACSB, CCNE, SACS, SUSF, GSC |
| Mascot | Argie the Argonaut[4] |
| Website | www |
It is a research university without faculties of law or medicine, a space-grant institution, and the third largest campus in the State University System, at 1,600 acres (6.5 km2).
The main campus is a natural preserve that is bordered by two rivers and Escambia Bay. The university's mascot is an argonaut and its logo is the chambered nautilus.
References
- As of June 30, 2018. "University of West Florida Foundation, Inc. Financial Statements" (PDF). Financial Statements. University of West Florida Foundation, Inc. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- "Facts and Figures". Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- "Color | University of West Florida".
- "Argie the Argonaut".
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