Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

64% of 13,832 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

May 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.86

SAT Math

564 average
520-590 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

580 average
540-590 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

23 average
21-25 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $17,638
Out-of-state: $35,775

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $6,118
Out-of-state: $24,255

Room and Board

$8,620

Average Percent of Need Met

46%

Average Freshman Award

$9,419

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$24,879

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

465

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 6% of classes
10-19 students: 13% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 26% of classes
40-49 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 15% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes

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Campus Life

Fort Myers Population

68,190

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are not guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

22% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Eagle

Sororities

10% of women participate

Fraternities

6% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.7% Asian
7.3% Black/African-American
21.0% Hispanic/Latino
3.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
65.0% White
1.4% Unknown

International Students

1.9% from 84 countries

First-Year Students Returning

80.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

21.5%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	4
Science	3
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	2
History
Academic Electives	2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component required
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

10501 FGCU Boulevard South

City, State, Zip

Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565

Phone

(239) 590-7878

Fax

(239) 590-7894

E-mail

admissions@fgcu.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

May 1

Application Fee

$30

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

 

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work				X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

64% of 13,832 applicants were admitted

Women

64% of 8,191 applicants were admitted

Men

64% of 5,641 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

3,471 (39%) of 8,889 admitted students enrolled

Women

1,862 (35%) of 5,275 admitted students enrolled

Men

1,609 (45%) of 3,614 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.86

3.75 and Above

53%

3.50 - 3.74

15%

3.25 - 3.49

16%

3.00 - 3.24

11%

2.50 - 2.99

5%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

564 average
520-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

2%

Score of 600 - 700

23%

Score of 500 - 600

69%

Score of 400 - 500

6%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

580 average
540-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

32%

Score of 500 - 600

63%

Score of 400 - 500

2%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

23 average
21-25 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

4%

Score of 24 - 29

37%

Score of 18 - 23

57%

Score of 12 - 17

2%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 13%
Top quarter: 36%
Top half: 75%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Health professions and related sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

465

Part-Time Faculty

295

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

45%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 6% of classes
10-19 students: 13% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 26% of classes
40-49 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 15% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

444,385

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

1029

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Public Administration

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Fort Myers Population

68,190

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

760 acres

Weather

Temperature

53.2 average low in January, 90.3 average high in September

Rain

127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

13 mile(s) from campus in Fort Myers

Nearest Train Station

123 mile(s) from campus in Tampa

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

22% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are not guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

66%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Not available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Eagle

School Colors

Cobalt blue and emerald green

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government, ignite (religious organization), international club, martial arts club, physical therapy association

Sororities

10% of women participate

Fraternities

6% of men participate

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

13,820

Women

7,685 (55.6%)

Men

6,135 (44.4%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

10,947

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.7% Asian
7.3% Black/African-American
21.0% Hispanic/Latino
3.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
65.0% White
1.4% Unknown

International Students.

1.9% from 84 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

1,163

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

80.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

21.5%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

38.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

43.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported