Northwest Florida State College
Former names | Okaloosa-Walton Junior College (1963–1988) Okaloosa-Walton Community College (1988–2003) Okaloosa-Walton College (2003–2008) |
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| Motto | Educatio optima (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Best education" |
| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1963 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $38.3 million (2024) |
| Budget | $46.4 million (2024) |
| President | Mel Ponder |
Academic staff | 80 (full-time) 170 (part-time) |
| Undergraduates | 4,898 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States 30°32′22″N 86°28′32″W / 30.5394°N 86.4756°W |
| Campus | Midsize suburb |
| Colors | Scarlet and silver |
| Nickname | Raiders |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Panhandle Conference |
| Mascot | Jimmy "JR" Raider |
| Website | www |
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is a public college with its main campus in Niceville, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, and several certificate programs. NWFSC operates multiple campuses across Okaloosa and Walton counties.