Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL • publicDI | ASUN
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 15,905 • Total: 18,514
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
10501 Fgcu Blvd S
Fort Myers, FL
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 6,957 (43.7%) • Female: 8,948 (56.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 324 2.0%
Black/African American 871 5.5%
Hispanic/Latino 4,063 25.5%
White 9,097 57.2%
Two or More Races 517 3.3%
International 384 2.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
76.7%
12,318 admitted from 16,050 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Tests Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 530-620
Math: 510-590
Total: 1040-1210
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
20-25
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$30
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 03/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
55.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
41.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
83.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
28.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$16,305
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$34,442
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $4,191
Out-of-state: $22,328
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$10,914
Students Receiving Pell Grants
65%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
ASUN
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Volleyball
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