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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: 1081
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1, 2019 | |
| Other | February 15, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
14,983
Total Number of Undergrads
13,820
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
24%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $4,191
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,328
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
58%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,892
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
$41,000
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 great school, with a beautiful campus and teachers that really care. FGCU has small class sizes, with a big campus feel, so you get every aspect of what a college should be. At FGCU everybody is so friendly and nice, you really feel at home.
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