Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,732
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Fort Myers, Florida, FGCU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that FGCU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Florida Gulf Coast University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

FGCU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,118

Cost of attendance at Florida Gulf Coast University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,162

Cost of attendance at Florida Gulf Coast University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Florida Gulf Coast University received on average $6,754 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,754

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	765	30%	$5,167	$3,952,506
Other Federal Grant	765	30%	$5,252	$4,017,787
State Grant/Scholarships	1,272	50%	$4,565	$5,806,094
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,032	41%	$3,459	$3,569,987
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,983	78%	$6,754	$13,393,868

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida Gulf Coast University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida Gulf Coast University students is 56.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.5%.

56.2%

asian 59.5% 22 students
African American 57.4% 78 students
white 56.0% 997 students
unknown 50.0% 12 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 55.3% 262 students
International Students 63.9% 23 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 51 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Florida Gulf Coast University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida Gulf Coast University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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