Florida Gulf Coast University
tuition & fees
$25,162
graduate tuition & fees
$31,216
acceptance rate
63%
Student Population
16,612
online students
2,496
Number of Programs
97
Financial Aid Amount
$7,429
SAT Scores
1,110
Graduation Rate
57%
Florida Gulf Coast University is a Public, 4 years college located in Fort Myers, Florida. Florida Gulf Coast ranked 307th in National Universities and 22nd in Florida Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 16,612 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Florida Gulf Coast's acceptance rate is 63.44% last year (undergraduate school).
Florida Gulf Coast University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Florida Gulf Coast University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 |
| Phone | 239-590-1000 |
| WEB | www.fgcu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/undergraduateadmissions/ |
| Online Application | https://applynow.fgcu.edu/portal/Status |
| Financial Aid | https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/financialaid/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.fgcu.edu/recordsandregistration/services/veterans-services |
| Disability Service | https://www.fgcu.edu/adaptive/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Florida Gulf Coast University is 63.44% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.87%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63.44 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.87 % |
Tuition & Fees
Florida Gulf Coast's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,118 for Florida residents and $25,162 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($25,162).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,961 for Florida residents and $31,216 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Florida Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,118 | $25,162 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,961 | $31,216 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 16,612 students have enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast (2024-2025). Among them, 2,496 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Florida Gulf Coast has 14,463 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,149 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 16,612 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 14,463 |
| Graduate Students | 2,149 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,496 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Florida Gulf Coast offers 97 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 15 out of the 97 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Florida Gulf Coast
| Number of programs | 97 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 15 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |