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Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1991Large suburbSEVP certified
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About

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Lee County, Florida, United States. Located near Fort Myers, it is part of the State University System of Florida and is its second-youngest member. The university was established on May 3, 1991, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It offers 65 bachelor's degree programs, 27 master's degree programs, 7 doctoral degree programs, and 19 academic certificates. FGCU's intercollegiate athletic teams, the Eagles, compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) in NCAA Division I sports.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$25,162
Estimated total for international students
US$40,304
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$6,118
Total cost for in-state students
US$21,260
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
13,874
Graduate students
2,149
International undergraduates
2%
Students per teacher
20 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
63%
SAT
Reading and writing 530–610 · Maths 510–590
ACT
20–25

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$59,401

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (89)

Bachelor's degrees55 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees23 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryManagement Information Systems and ServicesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Education, GeneralRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Graduate certificates6 subjects
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsEducation, GeneralHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.