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#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

FGCU Admission Requirements

Fort Myers, Florida

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Chances of getting into Florida Gulf Coast University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for Florida Gulf Coast University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into FGCU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at FGCU is 89%.  It ranks #42 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Florida Gulf Coast University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 12,901 out of 14,462 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 58 percent (SAT 1010/1180 ACT 19/25). Florida Gulf Coast University typically accepts and attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The FGCU application fee is $30 and applications are due by May 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Florida Gulf Coast University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

FGCU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1010-1180
Applicants Submitting SAT 
79%
SAT Scores for Florida Gulf Coast University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 1010
SAT Scores for Florida Gulf Coast University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 600
SAT Math 75th 580
SAT Composite 75th 1180
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Florida Gulf Coast University?

Students who get into Florida Gulf Coast University score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1010-1180. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 920. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1100 out of 1600. FGCU ranks #21 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 79 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Florida Gulf Coast University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1180 and Above Good >94%
1095 to 1180 Avg + 89%-94%
1010 to 1095 Avg - 81%-89%
925 to 1010 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 925 Low <69%
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FGCU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
45%
ACT Scores for Florida Gulf Coast University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Florida Gulf Coast University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into FGCU?

FGCU regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #26 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Florida Gulf Coast University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Florida Gulf Coast University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >94%
22 to 25 Avg + 89%-94%
19 to 22 Avg - 81%-89%
16 to 19 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 16 Low <69%
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FGCU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
4.0
Typical High School Grades 
A/A+

What GPA do you need to get into Florida Gulf Coast University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into FGCU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Florida Gulf Coast University was 4.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A/A+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 4.0 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as FGCU accepts 89% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Florida Gulf Coast University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 49.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 6.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 3.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

75% of Florida Gulf Coast University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Florida Gulf Coast University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 41%
Top 50% of class 75%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Florida Gulf Coast University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 9,031 5,431 14,462
Accepted 8,133 4,768 12,901
Acceptance Rate 90% 88% 89%
Enrolled 1,843 1,282 3,125
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 27% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
40

Applicants have 40 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Florida Gulf Coast University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Florida Gulf Coast University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Florida Gulf Coast University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Florida Gulf Coast University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Florida Gulf Coast University prefer SAT or ACT?

79% of students submit their SAT scores to FGCU. 45% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Florida Gulf Coast University?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to FGCU. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Florida Gulf Coast University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1180. 79% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Florida Gulf Coast University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 45% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.