Overview

College Student Affairs Administration from University of West Florida thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our faculty members are active professionals who leverage decades of student affairs experience to enhance lesson plans, classroom activities and mentoring.

Careers & Outcomes

A master's degree in college student affairs administration prepares graduates to lead and support student development in higher education, equipping them with expertise in student services, campus programming, and leadership strategies to enhance the collegiate experience.

Job Titles

Student Services Officer
Student Affairs Coordinator
Assistant Dean of Students
Associate Admissions Director
Student Housing Director
Financial Aid Administrator
Academic Affairs Administrator
Student Success Advisor
Students Clubs and Organizations Coordinator
Director of Student Life and Engagement

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The American College Student Trends in Higher Education

Assessment Issues in College Student Affairs

Theories of College Student Development

Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs

Capstone Seminar in Student Affairs

Legal Issues in Higher Education

Budgeting & Financial Management in Higher Education

Internship in Higher Education (taken for two semesters)

Counseling Principles for Student Affairs Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Submission of letter of intent describing reasons for applying to the program and associated career goals.
Submission of three recommendations utilizing the CSAA Recommendation Form from professional/academic references familiar with the applicant's ability to succeed in a graduate program.
Submission of résumé.
Fit with program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17114 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17114 USD / year

≈ 17114 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6230 USD / year

≈ 6230 USD / year

Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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