Overview
Student Population
| Location | Fort Myers, Florida |
| Online | fgcu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Fort Myers, Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 14,462 prospective students applied, and 12,901 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,125 enrolled in the school. 12,066 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,843 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $4,191 plus fees of $1,927. FGCU is ranked 784 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
FGCU is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Florida Gulf Coast University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#784 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#295 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Florida
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Florida
#105 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1180 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 4.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Florida Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,927 |
| Room and Board | $9,772 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,490 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,927 |
| Room and Board | $9,772 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,627 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=433660 IPEDS survey data for Florida Gulf Coast University.
Current students may use the Florida Gulf Coast University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.