| Florida Gulf Coast vs. FAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#23 in Federal Region IV Universities #20 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,118 Florida Residents $25,162 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,961 Florida Residents $31,216 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,238 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,289 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,120 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter63.44% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.13% |
| Favorable20.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller16,612 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,607 |
| Smaller14,463 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,876 |
| Smaller2,149 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,731 |
| Smaller2,496 | Online Student Population | Larger6,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
| Lower9% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,748) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,554) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 830 | Number of faculty | 1,239 |
| Lower$88,098 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.