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Florida Gulf Coast University

Acceptance Rate 63.44 %
SAT Average 1,110
Tuition & Fees $25,162
($6,118)
Student Population 16,612
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,238

Academic Overview

Florida Gulf Coast University Campus, Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University is a public, four-years institute located in Fort Myers, Florida. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $6,118 for Florida residents and $25,162 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,961 for Florida residents and $31,216 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,612 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 63.44% and the graduation rate is 57% last year.
The salary after graduation from Florida Gulf Coast University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $45,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Florida Gulf Coast's tuition & fees is $6,118 for Florida residents and $25,162 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $8,961 for in-state students and $31,216 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Florida ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$6,118$25,162
Graduate$8,961$31,216
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Florida Gulf Coast. The acceptance rate of Florida Gulf Coast is 63.44% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.87%. The average graduation rate is 57% and the transfer-out rate is 9%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,238 and 65% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,612 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Florida Gulf Coast University is 63.44 %.
Acceptance Rate
63.44%
Graduation Rate for Florida Gulf Coast University is 57 %
Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-out Rate for Florida Gulf Coast University is 9 %
Transfer-out Rate
9%
Retention Rate for Florida Gulf Coast University is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for Florida Gulf Coast University is 16,612
Student Population
16,612
Student to Faculty Ratio for Florida Gulf Coast University is 20 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,238 at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,238

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Phone239-590-1000
WEBwww.fgcu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/undergraduateadmissions/
Online Applicationhttps://fgcu.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fapply
Financial Aidhttps://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/financialaid/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.fgcu.edu/recordsandregistration/guidelines/veteranservices
Disability Servicehttps://www.fgcu.edu/adaptive/

Offered Degrees

Florida Gulf Coast offers 97 major programs through online and on-site education where 15 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's620
Master's2411
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)21
Post-Bachelor's Certificate63
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Florida Gulf Coast University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:4,748)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,554)

Veterans Benefits

Florida Gulf Coast University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔