Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University is a public 4-year institution in Fort Myers, FL. It enrolls about 16,167 students and admits roughly 77% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Fort Myers, FL 33965 |
| County | Lee County |
| Enrollment | 16,167 |
| Acceptance rate | 77% |
| Applicants / admitted | 16,050 / 12,318 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,118 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $25,162 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 56% |
| Transfer-out rate | 11% |
| Full-time retention rate | 83% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $10,548 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–25 |
| Website | www.fgcu.edu/ |
| Phone | 2395901000 |
Admissions
About 16,050 students applied and 12,318 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,776 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $6,118 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $25,162. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,548 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,146 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,093 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,954 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,265 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,165 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,558 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 56% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Florida Gulf Coast University is in Fort Myers, FL, Lee County. Its coordinates are 26.4636, -81.7726.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Florida Gulf Coast University?
About 77% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 16,050 applicants.
How much does Florida Gulf Coast University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $6,118 for in-state students and $25,162 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Florida Gulf Coast University?
About 16,167 students are enrolled.