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Florida Gulf Coast University is one of the leading colleges in Florida with the acceptance rate of 77%. Deadlines for application are Regular - April 1 . For more information, call 239-590-7878 or send email at TTassler@fgcu.edu.

15430 Enrolled 77% Acceptance Rate 21 - 25 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 15,430
    • Average HS GPA: 4.06
    • Acceptance Rate: 77%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 15% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 13% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 11% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 6% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 2% — 2.50 - 2.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    540 - 620
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 590
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    21 - 25

  • Deadlines

    Regular
    April 1

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biotechnology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Finance, General.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Resort Management.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    EDUCATION.
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
    Curriculum and Instruction.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
    Physical Therapy/Therapist.
    Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Human Services, General.
    Public Administration.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Music Performance, General.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Transfer Associate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Ernest Davidson
    U. of Washington, National Medal of Science
    Abe Silverstein
    Aeronautical Engineering, Formation of NASA
    Michael Musallem
    Chairman/CEO of Edwards Life Sciences Corporation
    Fred Garry
    Former V.P. of GE, Nat'l Medal of Technology
    Tim J. Cindric
    President, Penske Racing
    Marshall Goldsmith
    Author/Speaker
    Robert Wilkins
    Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Feb 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • School
    • State Aid

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $4191
    Required Fees
    $1979
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1200
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1700
    On-Campus Room and Board
    N/A

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • N/A
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 85/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    14045
    Foreign Countries Represented
    89

  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.8%
    • African-American 6.86%
    • Hispanic 23.94%
    • Caucasian 60.46%
    • Male 43%
    • Female 57%
    • Аre out of state 9

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    30%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 66/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Small Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    105
    Number of Honor Societies
    7
    Number of Social Sororities
    4

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (6)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health

  • Sustainability

    Central to FGCU’s sustainability efforts is the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education (CESE), which strives “To advance innovative educational research methodologies and pedagogies in environmental and sustainability education.” To that end, the Earth Charter Scholarship Project connects scholars with a global network focused on ethically fostering sustainability initiatives. When it comes to research, FGCU has collaborated with The Humane Society of the United States in Washington, D.C., to evaluate sustainable food systems, and has provided Earth Charter Mini-Grants for faculty and staff environmental and sustainability education projects. Additionally, the Earth Charter Meal has been used as an educational methodology to bring together student leaders from a diverse range of campus groups and organizations. Student Associates for a Greener Environment (SAGE) “provides students the opportunity to successfully realize a goal, project, or vision, in connection with the principles outlined in the Earth Charter.” With its unrelenting and thorough focus on sustainability for faculty, staff, and students, it should come as no surprise that FGCU’s CESE is inspired by founder of contemporary environmental movement, Rachel Carson, whose namesake is used both for a distinguished lecture series and its highest award, given to someone who “embodies Rachel Carson’s contributions most relevant to the center.” As she said best, "Future generations are unlikely to condone lack of prudent concern for the integrity of the natural world that supports all life.” With FGCU’s help, they won’t have to.

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    N/A

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    23%
    Graduate in 5 years
    44%
    Graduate in 6 years
    50%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    N/A
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • On Campus Interviews
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday - Saturday
      • M-F 8:00 - 5:00, Sat 9:00-1:00
      • 239-590-7878
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Monday and Friday 10AM and 2PM, Tuesday-Thursday 10AM
      • Average Length: 1 hour

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      N/A
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