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Florida Gulf Coast University

📍 Fort Myers, Florida🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 13,874 Undergrads🔗 www.fgcu.edu

Overview

Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public research university in Fort Myers, Florida. It enrolls about 13,874 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 63%. Graduates earn a median of $54,560 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

63%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,114

530–610

Net Price

$12,568

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

57%

Retention

83%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$54,560

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

63.4%

SAT Average

1,114

ACT Composite

20–25

Test Policy

Required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200530 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200510 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,118

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$25,162

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$20,807

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,568

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,220
$30,001 – $48,000	$8,191
$48,001 – $75,000	$10,999
$75,001 – $110,000	$15,450
$110,001 +	$18,829

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

24.6%

Academics & Programs

Florida Gulf Coast University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

20.1%

Health Professions

10.2%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

10.1%

Psychology

8.9%

Interdisciplinary Studies

8.1%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

6.1%

Communication & Journalism

5.1%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

57%

On-Time (4yr)

42%

Retention (FT)

83%

% Earning >$25K

76%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,029

8 years

$49,680

10 years

$54,560

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

66.7%

White

59.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

50.1%

Black or African American

4.4%

Asian

1.8%

Hispanic / Latino

25.8%

Two or more races

2.4%

International

2.5%

Gender

Women

56.7%

Men

43.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florida Gulf Coast University hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 63%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1114.

How much does Florida Gulf Coast University cost?

In-state tuition is $6,118, and out-of-state is $25,162. Average net price after financial aid is $12,568.

What is Florida Gulf Coast University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Liberal Arts & General Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Florida Gulf Coast University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and 83% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.