Florida Gulf Coast University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fort Myers, FL

$4,191

Avg in-state tuition

$22,328

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Florida Gulf Coast University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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15k

Students enrolled

58%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

61%

Hispanic

23%

Black

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biotechnology
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Management Information Systems, General
	Resort Management
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
4	Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Education, General
	Elementary Education and Teaching
5	Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Computer Software Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Engineering, General
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Community Health and Preventive Medicine
	Music Therapy/Therapist
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nursing Practice
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
8	History
	History, General
9	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Assistant/Paralegal
10	Mathematics And Statistics
	Applied Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
11	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
12	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
	Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
18	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Criminalistics and Criminal Science
	Forensic Science and Technology
19	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music Performance, General

Florida Gulf Coast University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Florida Gulf Coast University

Rankings

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

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Total Undergraduate Cost

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Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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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.