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Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University is a large, public institution located in Fort Myers, fl. Founded in 1991, Florida Gulf Coast University offers undergraduate degrees in 86 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 13,788 undergraduates
cost $6,118
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Admissions

Will I get into Florida Gulf Coast University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.4%
SAT score average 1114
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 4.07
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Florida Gulf Coast University is known for one of its top majors: Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Biology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,118
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,772
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $20,490
Financial aid package $9,644
Estimated cost $10,846 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $25,162
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,772
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $39,534
Financial aid package $9,644
Estimated cost $29,890 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Florida Gulf Coast University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,788, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

16,230

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
51%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
22%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Florida Gulf Coast University, students love their Student Alumni Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
phone 239-590-1000
address www.fgcu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student alumni association

Global medical brigades

Psychology club

Fgcu car club

Black student alliance

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Florida Gulf Coast University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Florida Gulf Coast University?

Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, fl.

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Gulf Coast University? 

The acceptance rate for Florida Gulf Coast University is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for Florida Gulf Coast University?

The average high school GPA for Florida Gulf Coast University students was 4.07.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Florida Gulf Coast University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Florida Gulf Coast University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $81,960.

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