Overview


Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Situated between the Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution in southwest Florida. FGCU hosts Colleges of Business, Education, Arts & Sciences, Health, and Engineering conferring undergraduate degrees. In addition, the university is home to the Vester Marine and Environmental Sciences Research Field Station where students and faculty research wetlands and local ecosystems. For sustainability purposes, FGCU has set aside 400 acres of campus for environmental preservation and the university oversees a 15-acre solar field.
Acceptance Rate:
74%
Average Net Price:
$10,151
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1142
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,118 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $25,162 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,914 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,132
$30k - $48k
$6,842
$48k - $75k
$9,549
$75k - $110k
$12,558
$110k+
$13,888
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,268
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,297
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,193
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
40%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4187
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,297
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$36,133,456
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$18,334,917
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
31%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,405
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$182
Students receiving federal loans
31%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$7,239
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,557
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
15657
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1160
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
48%
Submitting ACT
78%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1142
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
510
75th
590
Reading
25th
530
75th
610
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
21
Top 25%
53
Top 50%
82
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
533
$30k - $48k
272
$48k - $75k
274
$75k - $110k
231
$110k+
429
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
15,969
Total Number of Undergrads
14,130
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
21%
20-39 Students
56%
40-99 Students
21%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
68
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
45%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
US National: 44%56%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
83
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
24%
White
60%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
250
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
35%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
35%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
blue and green
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
114
Total Female Athletes
148
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,800
Top 5 Cities
Fort Myers
Naples
Orlando
Tampa
Miami
Top 5 Employers
Florida Gulf Coast University
Gartner
Lee County School District
Lee Health
Collier County Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Education
Sales
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$182
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI love the learning environment, the class sizes are relatively small and the professors i had , have been reachable and easy to talk to.
Joni-marie from Coral Springs, FL
I am learning a lot both through lectures and self-teaching. When your professor says read, READ!
Catherine from Dunedin, FL
I learn something new everyday in and out of class. I joined the Honors Program and love it. All my professors wished me the best in my classes. The classes are small which presents the opportunity to get to know the teachers and receive one on one help.
Amberose from Osprey, FL
I am learning more than I thought I would and it is because of the way my classes and professors are. The class sizes are perfect for me which are typically around 30 students. Even the few lectures that I have are still small enough where I don't feel intimidated or lost. The professors are very open to help and the class environment gives each student as much attention as they need. I feel like I learn something new everyday and most of my professors teach with passion which makes me remember everything.
Allison from South Elgin, IL
Every teacher here is willing to help you if you are struggling or have a question. They actually care about you and will try their best to help you succeed. All teachers have a amount of hours they are available outside of class if you need the extra assistance.
Carter from Fort Myers, FL
This school is a great school. Of course you will learn, but this school really provides a great learning experience. The faculty & staff are helpful and will give you a good education.
Alicia from Bonita Springs, FL
I've been attending FGCU for two years now, and though I was originally reserved in attending the college (most of my friends were going off to larger, more well-known schools) I am exceptionally glad that I decided to stick around. All the teachers I've had have been just phenomenal. My primary focus of study in English, and though that's my passion, the teachers for my other required courses have lent to me the enjoyment of their fields of study as well. As for my regular professors (those I end up having multiple classes with in line with my major), all of them are absolutely brilliant. It's great to see how much they genuinely enjoy what their teaching, and in turn, it is a lot easier for the students to get caught up in that love of knowledge as well. Within the short while I've been at the college, I've learned (and enjoyed the subject material) more than I could ever have imagined.
Jennifer from Cape Coral, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University is a small school in Fort Myers, Florida that is rapidly growing. It is fairly new and has great on campus housing for students. This university is a great place to spend your four year education, especially for a student who loves the outdoors and water.
Nicole from Weston, FL
It's college, the classes are harder than high school. But we have awesome teachers who are always willing to help you. We have great resources like tutoring and Supplemental Instruction where another student sits in on your class and holds their own meeting time where they pretty much teach you the lesson over again in a way that you understand it. You pay for these resources in your tuition price so you might as well use what you're paying for. Also, if you use these resources, you really won't fail.
Rachel from Sunrise, FL
The teachers at this University are very helpful,forgiving, and willing.Many of the profeessors here like intereact and get to know each student to help them and make a difference in your life.Its just to good be true.Thet also have a Writing Center where professors sit down with you and help you with any type of paper you are writing to help you succeed and get an A.
Nicola from Pembroke Pines, FL
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