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Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965

http://www.fgcu.edu

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public university located on a beautiful campus in Fort Myers, FL. The acceptance rate is 65%, making it not very competitive. On our best colleges list, it ranks #325 in the nation. It has a big student body with 10,424 full-time undergrads in attendance. 10% of Florida Gulf Coast's graduates obtain an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities. Other favored choices include Business, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Psychology, but there are 48 courses of study to select from. If you would like to get a degree in public health in Florida, Florida Gulf Coast is an excellent school for you, because its public health program ranks one of the highest ranking in the state. Additionally, Florida Gulf Coast University comes in 1st in Florida for best college dorms. At full price, tuition is $6,423 a year, if you're applying from Florida. If you aren't from Florida, tuition can cost up to $23,903. Before you rule out applying because of the cost, be aware that 76% of Florida Gulf Coast undergraduates secure at least some monetary aid. 47% of Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate, shifting into the job market ready to make a salary. On average, graduates earn a yearly income of $35,200 two years after receiving their diplomas. After another four years in the job market, the graduate's average yearly income grows 19.6% to $42,100, which is 5% beyond the national median income. Some of you may also like to find that last year, 14,702 prospective students submitted applications to Florida Gulf Coast. In addition, Florida Gulf Coast does not have a remote program. Related to your personal finances, be aware that for households with an annual income of less than $30k, the average net tuition cost is $9,069 annually and the average amount of federal grant aid awarded is $4,999. With respect to demographics, white professors make up 8% of the faculty at Florida Gulf Coast and 21% of undergraduates are 22 to 24 years old. With respect to the student experience, 36% of students at Florida Gulf Coast live on campus. To conclude, only5% of graduates fail to repay their student debt and the lowest-earning quartile of graduates take home a starting salary of $22,400 or less.

Ratings

8.76

Party Scene

8.50

Location

9.46

Dorms

8.49

Campus Food

8.97

Student Life

8.97

Safety

Admissions

65%

Acceptance

SAT Score

1060-1210

ACT Score

21-25

Application Deadline:
May 1
See application website Application Website:
http://www.fgcu.edu/admissions/prospective/happly.html
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Cost

Net Price:

$11,716/year

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Average Aid Awarded

$5,435/year

Students Recieving Financial Aid

75%

Academics

Professor Rating

8.76


22:1

Student Faculty Ratio
Graduation Rate

48%

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Student Faculty Ratio

22:1

Majors

Most Popular Majors

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Graduates by Major


Liberal Arts and Humanities

314

Communications

222

Business

204

Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

182

Psychology

170

Hospitality and Tourism Management

160

Health Service Preparatory Studies

134

Marketing

124

Value

In State Tuition
$6,118/year
Out of State Tuition
$25,162/year