Campus & Student Life at Northwest Florida State College

Home to about 5,004 undergraduates in 2020, NWFSC is a public college located in Niceville, Florida. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by NWFSC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our NWFSC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

NWFSC Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit NWFSC Disability Services.

NWFSC for the Military

While not a "service academy", NWFSC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit NWFSC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our NWFSC for Veterans Guide.

NWFSC offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, NWFSC does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northwest Florida State College

NWFSC does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northwest Florida State College

There were 5,004 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,233 (44.6%). Part-time attendance was 2,771 (55.4%).

Northwest Florida State College is Ranked #1,393 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, NWFSC is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank NWFSC #1393 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at NWFSC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the NWFSC Diversity Guide.

Northwest Florida State College Competes in the NJCAA

NWFSC has a total of 73 student athletes, 38 men and 35 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwest Florida State College Athletics