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Florida Gulf Coast University

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Florida Gulf Coast University was $9,840. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at FGCU

FGCU net price calculator

$9,840

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of FGCU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $9,840 $311 (3%) $5,589 $7,214 $9,726 $12,925 $14,495
2021 $10,151 $1,470 (13%) $6,762 $7,969 $11,133 $15,630 $16,804
2020 $11,621 $95 $7,824 $8,748 $12,344 $15,776 $16,672
2019 $11,716 $1,740 (13%) $9,547 $11,132 $13,724 $17,495 $18,232
2018 $13,456 $386 (3%) $11,681 $12,989 $15,639 $17,941 $18,672
2017 $13,842 $71 $11,264 $12,174 $15,014 $17,026 $18,016
2016 $13,771 $823 (6%) $13,217 $14,384 $17,166 $18,623 $18,649
2015 $12,948 $349 (3%) $10,005 $11,772 $15,005 $17,401 $17,539
2014 $13,297 -- $10,392 $12,326 $15,570 $17,561 $17,711

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Florida Gulf Coast University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $20,390 No change $6,118 $13,072 $1,200
2021 $20,390 No change $6,118 $13,072 $1,200
2020 $20,390 No change $6,118 $13,072 $1,200
2019 $20,390 No change $6,118 $13,072 $1,200
2018 $20,390 No change $6,118 $13,072 $1,200
2017 $20,390 $248 (1%) $6,118 $13,072 $1,200
2016 $20,142 No change $6,118 $12,824 $1,200
2015 $20,142 No change $6,118 $12,824 $1,200
2014 $20,142 $50 $6,118 $12,824 $1,200
2013 $20,092 -- $6,068 $12,824 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does FGCU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 4,732 dormitories available to its students at $4,820 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at FGCU is $536 per month.
Does FGCU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at FGCU for one academic year is $4,346, which works out to $483 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
FGCU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, FGCU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,400
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,400
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,400
How much is FGCU application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
FGCU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Florida Gulf Coast University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $204 $372
For out-of-state students $839 $1,301

Housing and Meal

Florida Gulf Coast University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Florida Gulf Coast University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,346 $4,820 N/A 0 4,732
2021 $4,360 $4,820 N/A 0 4,748
2020 $4,360 $4,820 N/A 0 4,748
2019 $5,000 $4,820 N/A 0 4,754
2018 $5,000 $4,820 N/A 0 4,748
2017 $5,000 $4,820 N/A 0 4,748
2016 $5,000 $4,820 N/A 0 4,748

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Florida Gulf Coast University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered