Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast, founded in 1991, is a public, coeducational, liberal arts university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Health Professions, and Professional Studies. Its 760-acre campus is located in Fort Myers.
Website: www.fgcu.edu/
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
- March 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.86
- SAT Math
- 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%
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
- 54%
- Average Freshman Award
- $10,276
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $26,488
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- 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
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
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
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 4 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives | 2 |
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 | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 10501 FGCU Boulevard South
- City, State, Zip
- Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
- Phone
- (239) 590-7878
- Fax
- (239) 590-7894
- admissions@fgcu.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- March 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
- November 1
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Tuition and Expenses
- 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
- Books and Supplies
- $1,200
- Other Expenses
- $1,700
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
Final deadline June 30 - Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 032553 |
Free |
State Aid Form |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,937 (70.5%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,199 (74.6%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,199 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 121 (7.6%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 54%
- Average Award
- $10,276
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 797 (64.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,647
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 687 (65.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,005
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 543 (40.1%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 110 (1.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,914
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 7,481 (69.7%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 4,735 (63.3%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 4,735 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 507 (9.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 64%
- Average Award
- $10,693
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 3,428 (74.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,021
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 2,973 (67.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,090
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 1,486 (27.7%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 530 (2.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,661
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 50%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $26,488
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 3.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 2.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Home Economics, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Music
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Community Service, Leadership
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Adult Students, Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,658
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Finance, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Philosophy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Resort Management
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
- 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
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- 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
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- 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
- 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
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Social Work, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration
Master's Programs of Study
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Work
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Eagle
- School Colors
- Cobalt blue and emerald green
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball |
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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