Florida Gulf Coast University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1804 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #493 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #446 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 3 | In Fort Myers |
| #535 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 14,130
- Graduates
- 1,839
- 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 74% and is among the top 37% 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 | 74% | 76% | 73% |
| Applicants | 15,657 | 5,855 | 9,780 |
| Admissions | 11,647 | 4,463 | 7,184 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,714 | 1,176 | 1,538 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 89 | 40 | 49 |
8,239 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,257 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,179 or 78%
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
1,358 or 48%
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 | 9585 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3775 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 991 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 548 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 363 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 335 (2%) |
| Asian | 324 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (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
- $7,268
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
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 | 4,748 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,374 |
| Room charge | $4,820 |
| Meal charge | $4,554 |
Florida Gulf Coast University majors
Florida Gulf Coast University has granted 2,871 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 478 master's across 21 programs, and 41 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 | 225 | 116 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 297 | |||
| Psychology, General | 257 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 250 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 198 | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 142 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 140 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 127 | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 110 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 106 | |||
| Resort Management | 103 | |||
| Social Work | 54 | 36 | ||
| Accounting | 65 | 12 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 61 | 12 | ||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 66 | 6 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 68 | 1 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 68 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 65 | |||
| Education, General | 52 | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 56 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 49 | 4 | ||
| Public Health, General | 52 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 42 | 9 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 48 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 47 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 44 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 34 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 33 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 33 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | |||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 28 | |||
| Economics, General | 25 | |||
| Digital Arts | 23 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 22 | |||
| History, General | 18 | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 21 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 20 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 20 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 19 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | |||
| Public Administration | 16 | |||
| Sociology, General | 16 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Biotechnology | 12 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 11 | |||
| Philosophy | 11 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |||
| Biochemistry | 8 | |||
| Environmental Science | 8 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | |||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 8 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Informatics | 2 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 250 | 2,871 | 478 | 41 |
Florida Gulf Coast University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 55% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Florida Gulf Coast University has published 3,859 scientific papers with 47,463 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 2 |
| 1992 | 12 | 8 |
| 1993 | 9 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 | 17 |
| 1995 | 12 | 17 |
| 1996 | 14 | 16 |
| 1997 | 21 | 24 |
| 1998 | 30 | 38 |
| 1999 | 28 | 47 |
| 2000 | 46 | 90 |
| 2001 | 47 | 140 |
| 2002 | 58 | 135 |
| 2003 | 68 | 241 |
| 2004 | 67 | 216 |
| 2005 | 87 | 344 |
| 2006 | 60 | 463 |
| 2007 | 71 | 537 |
| 2008 | 93 | 618 |
| 2009 | 89 | 823 |
| 2010 | 86 | 904 |
| 2011 | 124 | 1086 |
| 2012 | 122 | 1317 |
| 2013 | 165 | 1495 |
| 2014 | 162 | 1835 |
| 2015 | 191 | 1939 |
| 2016 | 237 | 2375 |
| 2017 | 239 | 2593 |
| 2018 | 219 | 3150 |
| 2019 | 270 | 3764 |
| 2020 | 300 | 4527 |
| 2021 | 301 | 5521 |
| 2022 | 258 | 5932 |
| 2023 | 286 | 6268 |
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 bats and throws left-handed, stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m), and weighs 183 pounds (83 kg).
-
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 and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports. He is the older brother of fellow NASCAR driver Chad Chastain.
-
Brandon Goodwin
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Brandon Goodwin is an American professional basketball player for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. 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.
-
Rayjon Tucker
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Rayjon Tucker is an American professional basketball player for Reyer Venezia of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and the Little Rock Trojans.
General info
| Alternative names | FGCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom |
| Colors | cobalt blue, emerald green |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,600 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 10501 Fgcu Blvd S Fort Myers, Florida, 33965-6565 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 86,000 |
| Phone | 2395901000 |