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Florida Gulf Coast University

#8 in Top Public Universities in Florida
  • 4 Year
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2,340 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      A+
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Florida Gulf Coast is an above-average public university located in Florida. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 10,973 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Florida Gulf Coast acceptance rate is 64%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Communications, and Business. Graduating 48% of students, Florida Gulf Coast alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,200.
    About Florida Gulf Coast University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Sun Conference
    Address
    10501 FGCU Blvd South
    Fort Myers, FL 33965
    Website
    fgcu.edu

    Florida Gulf Coast University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    64%
    Application Deadline
    May 1
    SAT Range
    1060-1210
    ACT Range
    21-25
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,456/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,726/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    72%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    22:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    81%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.151 responses
    53%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.164 responses
    72%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.162 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      374 Graduates
    • Communications
      254 Graduates
    • Business
      204 Graduates
    • Hospitality and Tourism Management
      201 Graduates
    • Psychology
      159 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      148 Graduates
    • Biology
      130 Graduates
    • Marketing
      106 Graduates
    • Paralegal
      84 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      78 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    10,973Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,881
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    29%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 101 responses
    Report
    • Spirted
      28%
    • Friendly
      21%
    • Some students are more involved than others.
      21%
    • Chill
      19%
    • Involved
      6%
    • Not involved as much
      3%
    • Apathetic
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    50%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.197 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.230 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 105 responses
    Report
    • Nature incorporated
      38%
    • Improving exponentially
      17%
    • Eco-friendly
      9%
    • Future Driven
      9%
    • Helpful and Hands on
      9%
    • Embraces diversity, eco-friendly
      8%
    • Serendipity
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    48%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    84%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.101 responses
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    Florida Gulf Coast University Reviews

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    Florida Gulf Coast University offers a quality education in a beautiful location. The local town center has a variety of stores, restaurants, and nightlife. Dorm rooms and campus housing offer privacy and an inclusive environment. While this may not be a football college, it is home to an awesome basketball and hockey team! FGCU is dedicated to creating a safe environment for all students. Everyone can download a guardian eagle app and there are multiple emergency safe buttons around campus. Although the there are a variety of clubs and activities students can engage in, you must be willing to put yourself out there to get involved. But don’t worry, there is a place for everyone!
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    Overall FGCU is a good school. It is located in a small beach town. They should have more housing options off campus. All on campus dorms should be available to all students, not seperated by class. The school offers reasonable tuition, caring teachers, and staff. Could have more advisors. Advisors need better training. Students know more about registration than they do. Did not like mandatory overnight orientation, waste of time, one day would have been better. Orientation was disorganized and registration for classes was put on hold until orientation was complete. Financial Aid office processes disbursements extremely slow. I would like to see a better Art Program. More courses should be available for Art, specifically in animation.
    It’s an awesome place that takes advantage of the Florida weather! There’s so much to do at FGCU with so many great people to meet. I’d say I made my best friend for life here. The staff here is marvelous, minus some bad professors. I didn’t choose FGCU at first but I have no regrets going here! There’s nothing I’d change about it, beside Chick-Fil-A line!