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FG

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FLPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 63% Acceptance
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63%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$12,568
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
13.9K
Students
Large campus body
$45,029
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Fort Myers, FL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 13.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 63%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
13.9K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
63% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 25
1typical 50% range36
63%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,650
Earnings 5yr: $112,607
Debt: $25,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,676
Earnings 5yr: $86,835
Debt: $23,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,904
Earnings 5yr: $93,218
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,452
Earnings 5yr: $79,851
Debt: $19,500
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,052
Earnings 5yr: $69,610
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,451
Earnings 5yr: $80,720
Debt: $19,480
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,335
Earnings 5yr: $77,084
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,238
Earnings 5yr: $79,256
Debt: $19,929
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,767
Earnings 5yr: $85,077
Debt: $21,239
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,739
Earnings 5yr: $67,250
Debt: $21,924
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,910
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,207
Earnings 5yr: $68,267
Debt: $14,910
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,595
Earnings 5yr: $60,124
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,069
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,034
Earnings 5yr: $63,167
Debt: $19,375
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,349
Earnings 5yr: $59,492
Debt: $20,356
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,340
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,774
Earnings 5yr: $51,602
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,073
Earnings 5yr: $52,802
Debt: N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,011
Earnings 5yr: $50,667
Debt: $21,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,568
In-State Tuition$6,118
Out-of-State Tuition$25,162
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
25%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$45,029
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,560

Completion Signals

57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,999
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$62,555
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