Florida Gulf Coast University
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$4,191
Avg in-state tuition
$22,328
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Fort Myers, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,871, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,191, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,328.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
77% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1060-1210
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards15k
Students enrolled
58%
Online student enrollment
22:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
61%
Hispanic
23%
Black
7%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
32% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
8
Total Online Enrollment
8,981
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 4% online
Graduate Certificate 29% online
Master's 18% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,191 | $22,328 |
Graduate | $6,974 | $28,170 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $9,672 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,672 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,400 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,400 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $18,463 | $36,600 |
Off-campus without family | $18,463 | $36,600 |
Off-campus with family | $8,791 | $26,928 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
32%
State Grant Aid
48%
Institution Grant Aid
40%
Pell Grant
32%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Resort Management
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
5Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
14Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
15Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
18Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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