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Florida Gulf Coast University

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Florida Gulf Coast University Profile

  • 10501 Fgcu Blvd S
    Fort Myers , FL 33965-6565
    (239) 590-1000
    www.fgcu.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Rural area, on fringe of an urban area
    Enrollment
    10,692
    Full time
    8,401
    Part time
    2,291
    Men full time
    3,264
    Women full time
    5,137
    Mission Statement

    -

    Florida Gulf Coast University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Florida Gulf Coast University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    2%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    5%
    Hispanic
    11%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    78%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    3%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Florida Gulf Coast University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $30
    Applied
    5,597
    Admitted
    4,273
    Enrolled
    1,903
    Admitted %
    76%

    Florida Gulf Coast University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Florida Gulf Coast University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    97%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    460
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    550
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    470
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    560
    Students submitting ACT
    64%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    20
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    23
  • Florida Gulf Coast University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $3,647
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $16,165
    Books and Supplies
    $950
    On-campus room and board
    $8,151
    Off-campus room and board
    $8,151

    Florida Gulf Coast University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    83%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    14% , $1,680 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    33% , $1,950 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    25% , $4,633 on average
  • Florida Gulf Coast University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 25 0
    Biotechnology 0 5 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Accounting 0 45 16
    Business Administration and Management, General 0 113 60
    Finance, General 0 47 0
    Management Information Systems, General 0 15 3
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 54 0
    Resort Management 0 50 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 0 25 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 6 0
    Education Associate Bachelor Master
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 0 12
    Curriculum and Instruction 0 0 12
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 0 26
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 115 8
    Reading Teacher Education 0 0 22
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 17 0
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 15 11
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 0 7 11
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Spanish Language and Literature 0 1 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Athletic Training/Trainer 0 11 0
    Community Health and Preventive Medicine 0 28 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 0 108 7
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0 0 13
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 0 7
    History Associate Bachelor Master
    History, General 0 14 0
    Legal Professions and Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0 32 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master
    General Studies 0 1 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 184 239 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 0 6 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Associate Bachelor Master
    Environmental Science 0 0 9
    Environmental Studies 0 8 0
    Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 0 3 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 0 15 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 0 4 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 0 2 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 0 23 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master
    Public Administration 0 0 14
    Social Work 0 18 27
    Security and Protective Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0 56 0
    Criminalistics and Criminal Science 0 43 1
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 0 4 0
    Political Science and Government, General 0 22 0
    Sociology 0 5 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master
    Art/Art Studies, General 0 2 0
  • Florida Gulf Coast University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    -
    Regular application deadline
    -
    Fall application deadline
    -
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    -
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    -
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -
  • Florida Gulf Coast University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.fgcu.edu/info/campustour.asp
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Florida Gulf Coast University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    -
    Basketball program
    -
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    -

    Florida Gulf Coast University Military Programs

    ROTC
    No
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Student Reviews of Florida Gulf Coast University

4.5
based on 16 reviews
  • Joni-marie from Coral Springs, FL

    I am pretty involved Im in sorority which I love very much and Im apart of the e-board of the Black Student Alliance. Although, FGCU isnt a big school there is alot of things so do and many great ways to make friends. read full review

  • Catherine from Dunedin, FL

    This is a great school for someone that wants to attend a major university, yet one where they won't be lost in the chaos. People who like being away from a major city but also close enough if they need one will do well here. The campus is beautiful… more read full review

    This is a great school for someone that wants to attend a major university, yet one where they won't be lost in the chaos. People who like being away from a major city but also close enough if they need one will do well here. The campus is beautiful and the people are great! read full review

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