CollegeTown.com ranked the University of West Florida at number four:
As a long time Floridian, believe me when I say that most people give a confused stare when you mention University of West Florida. Dream of being a real life Scuba Steve? The beach location makes the school one of the best to study underwater archaeology, with hands on experience minutes from the campus. The school’s program leads underwater excavations that dig up shell rings and shipwrecks worthy of Captain Jack Sparrow.