Florida Gulf Coast University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Florida Gulf Coast University is a large four-year, public school with 15,970 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1991 and is one of the 10 colleges located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Academic Offerings

Florida Gulf Coast University will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
73
Florida Gulf Coast University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 73 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Business, Education, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Florida Gulf Coast University is high at 81% (well above Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Florida Gulf Coast University is below average: 55%. Around 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Florida Gulf Coast University is reasonably decent: 20:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high - around $22,400 a year. The additional fees at Florida Gulf Coast University beyond tuition are about $2,900, which makes it a total of $25,300 a year.

Read the details about Florida Gulf Coast University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 15,657 applications were submitted and 11,647 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Florida Gulf Coast University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
Florida Gulf Coast University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida Gulf Coast University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Florida Gulf Coast University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 4,800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,800 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Florida Gulf Coast University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Florida Gulf Coast University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 Fgcu Blvd S
Fort Myers, Florida
33965-6565, USA
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