Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

56/100 · earnings-weighted

Northwest Florida State College

4-Year Public

📍 Niceville, Florida 32578

🌐 https://www.nwfsc.edu/

Northwest Florida State College — tuition $2,496 in-state, $9,552 out-of-state

Northwest Florida State College campus, Niceville, FL. Photo: Jblenfestey, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 43%

Outcomes

C+

57/100

Affordability

70/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

49/100

Prestige

32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,160

Total Enrollment

43%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

22.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$6,339

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Northwest Florida State College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$440,990

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,259

1-Year Change

+3.6%

See full rental market data for 32578 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northwest Florida State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,664

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$33,606

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,932

Median debt at graduation

38.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

21.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 61st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northwest Florida State College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$68,745	$84,993	-4%	#533 of 966	#398	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$44,340	$51,900	+10%	#169 of 680	#95	$11,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$35,809	$51,535	-24%	#1058 of 1176	#1010	$7,495

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northwest Florida State College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $440,990
Avg rent near campus: $2,259/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32580 (4.8% cap, Eglin AFB)

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🏆 Where Northwest Florida State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#11

Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

of 11 schools

#23

Corrections

of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,496	$9,552

Financial Aid

80%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

37%

Take Out Loans

$6,339

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,595
$30,001 - $48,000	$3,959
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,147
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,714
$110,001+	$11,521

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 693 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 114 grads/yr Corrections 86 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 77 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 38 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 35 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 34 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 31 grads/yr Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 28 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 18 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 17 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 16 grads/yr Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 16 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 15 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 14 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 14 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 12 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 12 grads/yr Physical Fitness Technician 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northwest Florida State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

$76k/yr 57,100 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Correctional officers and jailers

$58k/yr 387,500 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Student Demographics

5,160

Total Students

60%

Women

41%

Traditional Age (18-24)

34%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%

Hispanic 13%

Black 7%

Asian 3%

Two or More 7%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%

With Family 66%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,744 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%

Hybrid (Some Online) 36%

Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Florida State College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Northwest Florida State College?

Tuition at Northwest Florida State College is $2,496 for in-state students and $9,552 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,339.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Florida State College?

The graduation rate at Northwest Florida State College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Northwest Florida State College a good school?

Northwest Florida State College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Northwest Florida State College?

Northwest Florida State College has a total enrollment of 5,160 students.

Is there rental demand near Northwest Florida State College?

Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Northwest Florida State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,744 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Niceville area.

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