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    Florida Gulf Coast University

    Fort Myers, FL · South

    Acceptance rate
    63.4%
    SAT mid-50
    1040-1200
    Cost after aid
    $12,568
    Graduation rate
    57%

    What Florida Gulf Coast University says matters

    How Florida Gulf Coast University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    63%
    12,956 of 20,422
    Yield
    21%
    2,706 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1050-1200
    ACT mid-50
    20-25
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    63%4,619 of 7,304
    Women
    64%8,336 of 13,116

    Very important

    • Academic GPA
    • Standardized test scores

    Important

    • Class rank

    Considered

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Application essay
    • Talent or ability
    • First generation
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience

    Not considered

    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Character or personal qualities
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Florida Gulf Coast University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission160

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    AP
    X
    CLEP
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    Yes

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    7,304
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    13,116
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    2
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    4,619
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    8,336
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    820
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    224
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1,438
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    224
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    20,422
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    12,956
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    2,706
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    6,229
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    5,489
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    2,198
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    13,712
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    7,301
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    453
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    473
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    166
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    55

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    18
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    3
    History
    2

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Considered
    Class rank
    Important
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Very Important
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.79
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.45
    Submitting SAT Scores
    2,139
    Submitting ACT Scores
    1,195
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,050
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,110
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,200
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    530
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    570
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    610
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    510
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    540
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    590
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    20%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    22%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    17%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    20%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    24%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    19%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    22%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    24%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    3
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    33
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    56
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    8
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    2
    SAT Math: 600-699
    20
    SAT Math: 500-599
    61
    SAT Math: 400-499
    17
    SAT Math: 300-399
    0
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    1
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    24
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    66
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    9
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    3
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    32
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    59
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    6
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    22%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    50%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    82%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    18%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    3.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    62%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    56%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    9.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    4.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    2.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    56%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    9.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    4.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    2.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    4.12
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Application closing date (fall)
    3
    Priority Date
    1
    Date
    X
    No set Date
    5
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 YEAR
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission30

    Fall Applicants

    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Men
    946
    Women
    1,153
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    2,099
    Total
    829
    Men
    1,014
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    1,843
    Unknown
    515
    Total
    576
    Men
    0
    Women
    1,091

    Application for Admission

    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    Yes
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: N/A N/A Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: N/A N/A - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/undergraduateadmissions/transferadmissions#MilitaryTransferCredit
    Academic Offerings and Policies22

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    Computer literacy
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    History
    X
    Physical Education
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life32

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    16%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    9.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    11%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    74%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    26%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    12%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    9.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    9.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    35%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    65%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    10%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Dance
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X
    Television station
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Special housing for international students
    X
    Annual Expenses33

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/financialaid/netpricecalculator/

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    4191
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    4191
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    22328
    Tuition: Non-resident
    22328
    Tuition: In-district
    4191
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    4191
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    22328
    Tuition: Non-resident
    22328

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1927
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    10102
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    5062
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5040
    Required Fees:
    1927
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    10102
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    5062
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5040

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation:
    2750
    Other expenses:
    2750
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation
    2750
    Other expenses:
    2750
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Food and housing total*
    14184
    Transportation:
    2750
    Other expenses:
    2750

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    139.70
    In-district:
    139.70
    In-state (out-of-district):
    744.28
    Out-of-state:
    744.28
    Financial Aid108

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    179
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    3,075
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    42
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    3,647
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    699
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    2,949
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    185
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    4,755
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    68
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    1,380
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    2
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    4,865

    Reporting Year

    2023-2024 Final
    X

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    22682657

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    4519072
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    8330762
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    10835
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    35543327
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    8240282
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    628659
    Federal Work-Study
    1242788
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    10111729
    Athletic Awards
    11316

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    7295658
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    2248401
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    1455355
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    11010731
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    13404523
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    13404523

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,697
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2,092
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,211
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,211
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    869
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    421
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    667
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    58
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    50%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    9843
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    7547
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3085
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3097
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    11,153
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    7,953
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    4,789
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    4,789
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    3,891
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,935
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,195
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    179
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    56%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    10285
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    7904
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3786
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3777
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,662
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,353
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    992
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    992
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    869
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    363
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    169
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    14
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    36%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    6314
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    4830
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3574
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3537

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    612
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    593
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    104
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    37.00
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    36.00
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    0.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    6.00
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    28376
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    23164
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    34899

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    179
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    10,330
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    2,045,412

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X
    Institution's own financial aid form
    X
    State aid form
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    1
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    Academics
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 84 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred26

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    Liberal arts/general studies
    100
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    3
    Communication/journalism
    6
    Computer and information sciences
    1
    Education
    5
    Engineering
    4
    Engineering technologies
    1
    Law/legal studies
    2
    English
    1
    Liberal arts/general studies
    100
    Biological/life sciences
    5
    Mathematics and statistics
    1
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    9
    Parks and recreation
    2
    Psychology
    10
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    7
    Public administration and social services
    2
    Social sciences
    3
    Visual and performing arts
    3
    Health professions and related programs
    11
    Business/marketing
    23
    History
    1
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence108

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    820
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    297
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    3,525
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    4,850
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1,438
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    275
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    4,674
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    6,596
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    14,434
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    2,214
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    16,648
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    55
    Hispanic/Latino
    697
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    45
    White, non-Hispanic
    601
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    1
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    25
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    14
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    1,268
    TOTAL
    2,706
    Nonresidents
    343
    Hispanic/Latino
    3,577
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    607
    White, non-Hispanic
    6,955
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    20
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    250
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    10
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    333
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    1,781
    TOTAL
    13,876
    Nonresidents
    347
    Hispanic/Latino
    3,755
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    629
    White, non-Hispanic
    7,229
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    20
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    284
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    10
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    351
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    1,809
    TOTAL
    14,434

    Persistence

    Associate degrees
    329
    Bachelor's degrees
    2,991
    Master's degrees
    669
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    82

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    908
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    417
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,497
    Total
    2,822
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    14
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    5
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    21
    Total
    40
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    894
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    412
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,476
    Total
    2,782
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    473
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    226
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    898
    Total
    1,597
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    473
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    226
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    898
    Total
    1,597
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.529
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.549
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.608
    Total
    0.574
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    812
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    439
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,313
    Total
    2,564
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3
    Total
    6
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    810
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    438
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,310
    Total
    2,558
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    416
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    242
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    775
    Total
    1,433
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    416
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    242
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    775
    Total
    1,433
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.514
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.553
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.592
    Total
    0.56
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size34

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    568
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    133
    C. Total number who are women
    270
    D. Total number who are men
    298
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    34
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    417
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    107
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    3
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    41
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    374
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    49
    C. Total number who are women
    211
    D. Total number who are men
    163
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    7
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    106
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    232
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    24
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    36
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    942
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    182
    C. Total number who are women
    481
    D. Total number who are men
    461
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    41
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    523
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    339
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    27
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    77
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    20
    based on ____ students
    13,821
    and ____ faculty
    693

    Undergraduate Class Size

    Total
    0
    Source: Florida Gulf Coast University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Florida Gulf Coast University

    Florida Gulf Coast University is a mid-sized public university in Fort Myers, FL, in a city setting.

    What Florida Gulf Coast University looks for

    Florida Gulf Coast University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Florida Gulf Coast University?

      Florida Gulf Coast University's middle 50% SAT range is 1040 to 1200. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Florida Gulf Coast University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 20 to 25. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Florida Gulf Coast University?

      Florida Gulf Coast University admits roughly 63% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Florida Gulf Coast University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $12,568 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Florida Gulf Coast University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Florida Gulf Coast University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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