Florida Gulf Coast University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1790 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #516 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #468 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 3 | In Fort Myers |
| #391 of 1,085 | For Real Estate |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 13,871
- Graduates
- 1,487
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 79% | 77% |
| Applicants | 15,430 | 5,761 | 9,669 |
| Admissions | 11,956 | 4,528 | 7,428 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,528 | 1,028 | 1,500 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 67 | 32 | 35 |
4,206 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,775 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,186 or 84%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Florida Gulf Coast University are 1060-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,261 or 49%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Florida Gulf Coast University are 21-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 9344 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3575 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 1048 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 548 (4%) |
| Asian | 295 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 291 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 207 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $6,536
- Students receiving aid
- 78%
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 price
| Dormitory capacity | 4,748 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,180 |
| Room charge | $4,820 |
| Meal charge | $4,360 |
Florida Gulf Coast University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 279 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 238 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 183 | 51 | ||
| Psychology, General | 194 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 184 | |||
| Resort Management | 168 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 133 | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 142 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 141 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 80 | 18 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 93 | 4 | ||
| Finance, General | 92 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 87 | |||
| Social Work | 54 | 27 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 76 | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 49 | 26 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 73 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 69 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 47 | 15 | ||
| Public Health, General | 57 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 56 | |||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 55 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 50 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 39 | 7 | ||
| Education, General | 38 | 6 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 42 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 39 | |||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 39 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 38 | |||
| History, General | 33 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 32 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 30 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 30 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 26 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 25 | |||
| Economics, General | 23 | |||
| Public Administration | 22 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 21 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 19 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 19 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | |||
| Sociology, General | 14 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | |||
| Environmental Science | 13 | |||
| Biochemistry | 11 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | |||
| Philosophy | 11 | |||
| Biotechnology | 10 | |||
| Engineering, General | 10 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 9 | |||
| Digital Arts | 8 | |||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 8 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | |||
| Grand Total | 238 | 2,931 | 313 | 49 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 48% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 | 11 | 12 |
| 1999 | 19 | 20 |
| 2000 | 25 | 27 |
| 2001 | 31 | 66 |
| 2002 | 40 | 96 |
| 2003 | 40 | 136 |
| 2004 | 36 | 202 |
| 2005 | 59 | 286 |
| 2006 | 48 | 378 |
| 2007 | 51 | 452 |
| 2008 | 86 | 575 |
| 2009 | 81 | 797 |
| 2010 | 81 | 1096 |
| 2011 | 122 | 1272 |
| 2012 | 97 | 1522 |
| 2013 | 142 | 1840 |
| 2014 | 153 | 2357 |
| 2015 | 168 | 2446 |
| 2016 | 176 | 2779 |
| 2017 | 183 | 3024 |
| 2018 | 166 | 3025 |
| 2019 | 195 | 3852 |
| 2020 | 212 | 4585 |
| 2021 | 243 | 5354 |
Florida Gulf Coast University alumni
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Chris Sale
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Christopher Allen Sale is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, with whom he made his major league debut on August 6, 2010. As a power pitcher, Sale excels at achieving high numbers of strikeouts, and has set a number of strikeout-related records. He bats and throws left-handed, stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m), and weighs 180 pounds (82 kg).
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Brooke Sweat
- Occupations
- beach volleyball player
- Biography
-
Brooke Sweat is an American professional beach volleyball player, specializing as a defender. She started her career in 2007 with the AVP tours. Sweat had her best ever international (FIVB) finish with her then-partner Jennifer Fopma, when they placed third at the 2013 Berlin Grand Slam.
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Rayjon Tucker
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Rayjon Tucker is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and the Little Rock Trojans.
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Matt Caldwell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Matthew H. Caldwell is an American Republican politician and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 79th District, which includes northern Lee County, stretching from Lehigh Acres to North Fort Myers, from 2012 to 2018. Caldwell previously represented the 73rd District from 2010 to 2012.
General info
| Alternative names | FGCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom |
| Colors | cobalt blue, emerald green |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,547 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (941) 590 1059 |