Florida Gulf Coast Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 63.44%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1110. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,118
- Out-of-State Tuition: $25,162
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Florida Gulf Coast:
- Total Enrollment: 16,612, including 2,496 online students
- 14,463 Undergraduate, 2,149 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.1% men, 57.9% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 9%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 97 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 27 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Florida Gulf Coast Overview
Florida Gulf Coast University (Florida Gulf Coast) is a four-year, public school located in Fort Myers, FL. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Florida Gulf Coast's tuition & fees is $6,118 for Florida residents and $25,162 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 56% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,429.
The school has a total enrollment of 16,612 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Florida Gulf Coast's acceptance rate is 63.44% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.87%. The median SAT score is 1110 and the ACT score is 22.
Florida Gulf Coast ranked 19th in Florida Colleges rankings. Florida Gulf Coast University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Florida Gulf Coast University is $6,118 for in-state students and $25,162 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,961 for in-state students and $31,216 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,118 for Florida residents and $25,162 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,961 for Florida residents and $31,216 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,118 | $25,162 |
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| Graduate | $8,961 | $31,216 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,118 | $25,162 |
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| Graduate | $8,961 | $31,216 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Florida Gulf Coast University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Florida Gulf Coast
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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