- 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 4,752 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,752 students
- In-state tuition: $3,064
- Out-state tuition: $11,373
- Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 140 teachers has declined by 67% over five years.
Northwest Florida State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
140 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest Florida State College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Northwest Florida State College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,752 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
2,377 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
2,375 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
385 students
386 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,377 students
552 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
32%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
63%
33%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
43%
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 $4,712. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,373 is less than the state average of $11,524. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,064
$4,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,373
$11,524
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,459
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Softball
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raiders
- 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: Least debt for graduating students.
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