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Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565

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Suburban

Known for business — excellent value

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution in Fort Myers with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 13.8K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,560 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,319.

Established
1991
Motto
"Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom"
Mascot
Azul the Eagle
Type
Public university
Conference
Division I Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN)
Division
Division I

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77%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
13,809Students
21:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$54,560Earnings 10yr
$10,319Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Florida Gulf Coast University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1120

Reading & WritingMid: 560
530620
MathMid: 535
510590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2025

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,118
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,162
Room & Board$10,914
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$18,269
Average Net Price$10,319
Median Debt at Graduation$17,622
Monthly Payment (10yr)$187

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,146
$30–48K$7,093
$48–75K$9,954
$75–110K$14,265
$110K+$16,165

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,319

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,999

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

100

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (86)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,809
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 5%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.0%
Freshman Retention83.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,029
8 Years$49,680
10 Years$54,560

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,400
Men
$52,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#78
Forbes
#247
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#123

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Varsity Sports — Eagles

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Miamipop. 440K
109 mi(189 min)
Tampapop. 390K
111 mi(192 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
145 mi(251 min)

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