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Florida Gulf Coast University
Situated between the Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution in southwest Florida. FGCU hosts Colleges of Business, Education, Arts & Sciences, Health, and Engineering conferring undergraduate degrees. In addition, the university is home to the Vester Marine and Environmental Sciences Research Field Station where students and faculty research wetlands and local ecosystems. For sustainability purposes, FGCU has set aside 400 acres of campus for environmental preservation and the university oversees a 15-acre solar field.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1140
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
15,080
Total Number of Undergrads
14,024
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
22%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $6,118
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $25,162
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
75%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,435
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
200
Size of Town
Suburb: Large
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Fort Myers
Naples
Orlando
Tampa
Miami
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,100
What Students Are Saying
3.84
Average Rating
Florida Gulf Coast is an amazing school. Everyone is spirited, and everyone is sweet. There are a lot of options to get involved, and there is help ready for you whenever you need it. Oh, and the campus is beautiful!
Courtney from Sarasota, FL
FGCU is a small school that is growing very fast. There are small class sizes and plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus.
Zachary from Fort Myers, FL
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