Florida Gulf Coast University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1789 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #495 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #448 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 3 | In Fort Myers |
| #526 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 54 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 14,463
- Graduates
- 2,149
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.fgcu.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Florida Gulf Coast University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 63% | 64% |
| Applicants | 20,422 | 7,304 | 13,116 |
| Admissions | 12,956 | 4,619 | 8,336 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,254 | 819 | 1,435 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 450 | 224 | 226 |
8,653 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,496 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,164 or 80%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Florida Gulf Coast University are 1040-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,211 or 45%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Florida Gulf Coast University are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8514 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4205 (25%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1898 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 808 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 419 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 405 (2%) |
| Asian | 330 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,515
- Students receiving aid
- 77%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,191 | $6,974 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,191 | $6,974 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,328 | $28,170 |
| Fee in-district | $1,927 | $1,987 |
| Fee in-state | $1,927 | $1,987 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,834 | $3,046 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,744 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,107 |
| Room charge | $6,571 |
| Meal charge | $4,536 |
Florida Gulf Coast University majors
Florida Gulf Coast University has granted 2,968 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 669 master's across 23 programs, and 79 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 166 | 236 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 333 | |||
| Psychology, General | 294 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 267 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 215 | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 152 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 111 | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 127 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 119 | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 108 | |||
| Finance, General | 102 | |||
| Social Work | 46 | 49 | ||
| Accounting | 51 | 36 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 73 | 1 | ||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 64 | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 68 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 54 | 14 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 67 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 64 | |||
| Digital Arts | 62 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 56 | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 49 | 11 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 55 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 54 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 52 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 48 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 40 | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 45 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 43 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 38 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 25 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 32 | |||
| Resort Management | 32 | |||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 31 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |||
| History, General | 22 | 6 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 22 | |||
| Informatics | 20 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 19 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | |||
| Biochemistry | 18 | |||
| Economics, General | 18 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 18 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 17 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 17 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 17 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 16 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 16 | |||
| Public Administration | 16 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 15 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 15 | |||
| Public Health, General | 15 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 14 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 13 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Sociology, General | 12 | |||
| Environmental Science | 11 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Philosophy | 10 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Engineering, General | 8 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 6 | |||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 6 | |||
| Biotechnology | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 333 | 2,968 | 669 | 79 |
Florida Gulf Coast University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 52% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Florida Gulf Coast University has published 4,942 scientific papers with 77,315 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 23 |
| 1994 | 11 | 29 |
| 1995 | 16 | 31 |
| 1996 | 63 | 34 |
| 1997 | 19 | 34 |
| 1998 | 31 | 57 |
| 1999 | 31 | 75 |
| 2000 | 47 | 116 |
| 2001 | 56 | 184 |
| 2002 | 68 | 183 |
| 2003 | 79 | 264 |
| 2004 | 77 | 294 |
| 2005 | 98 | 483 |
| 2006 | 68 | 570 |
| 2007 | 81 | 686 |
| 2008 | 105 | 742 |
| 2009 | 90 | 1000 |
| 2010 | 89 | 1129 |
| 2011 | 149 | 1389 |
| 2012 | 122 | 1576 |
| 2013 | 183 | 1909 |
| 2014 | 180 | 2327 |
| 2015 | 219 | 2437 |
| 2016 | 243 | 2898 |
| 2017 | 260 | 3416 |
| 2018 | 246 | 3946 |
| 2019 | 305 | 4686 |
| 2020 | 339 | 5793 |
| 2021 | 359 | 7217 |
| 2022 | 293 | 7543 |
| 2023 | 350 | 8668 |
| 2024 | 350 | 9743 |
| 2025 | 263 | 8881 |
Florida Gulf Coast University alumni
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Chris Sale
- Occupations
- professional baseball player
- Biography
-
Christopher Allen Sale is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. He throws left-handed and is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall.
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Ross Chastain
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
-
Ross Lee Chastain is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing, part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 32 Chevrolet Camaro SS for Jordan Anderson Racing and No. 9 Chevrolet SS for JR Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Niece Motorsports. He is the older brother of fellow NASCAR driver Chad Chastain.
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Rayjon Tucker
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Rayjon Tucker is an American professional basketball player for Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and the Little Rock Trojans.
-
Brandon Goodwin
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Brandon Datrelle Goodwin is an American-born naturalized Qatari professional basketball player for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the UCF Knights and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, being named the 2018 ASUN Conference Player of the Year with the latter.
General info
| Alternative names | FGCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom |
| Colors | cobalt blue, emerald green |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,745 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 10501 Fgcu Blvd S Fort Myers, Florida, 33965-6565 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 86,000 |
| Phone | 2395901000 |