59.7

Total Cost	$16,679
Total Enrollment	11,092
Student-to-Faculty Ratio	22 : 1

Florida Gulf Coast University

http://www.fgcu.edu
10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565
(239) 590-1000

Established on the verge of the 21st century, Florida Gulf Coast University infuses the strengths of the traditional public university with innovation and learning-centered spirit, its chief aim being to fulfill the academic, cultural, social, and career expectations of its constituents. Outstanding faculty uphold challenging academic standards and balance research, scholarly activities, and service expectations with their central responsibilities of teaching and mentoring. Working together, faculty and staff of the University transform students’ lives and the southwest Florida region. Florida Gulf Coast University continuously pursues academic excellence, practices and promotes environmental sustainability, embraces diversity, nurtures community partnerships, values public service, ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type	4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities	Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college
Student Services	Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted	Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation	Not applicable
Federal Aid	Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered	Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
Campus Setting	Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student	4%

School Costs
At Florida Gulf Coast University, 86.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 74.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,921), and 33% receive loans ($7,502 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,642. Off campus it is around $8,728. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Florida Gulf Coast University is $10,876 per year.
Yearly Tuition

Tuition Undergrad in State	$4,437
Tuition Undergrad Out of State	$19,696
Tuition Graduate in State	$6,921
Tuition Graduate Out of State	$29,636
Living Costs

Total Expense in State on Campus	$16,679
Total Expense Out of State On Campus	$31,938
Total Expense In State Off Campus	$17,765
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family	$9,037
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus	$33,024
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy	$24,296

Enrollment & Graduation Rates
In Fall 2009, 8,298 people applied to Florida Gulf Coast University. Of the applicants, 65.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 67.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (40.0% male and 35.0% female) Of the 9,740 undergraduate students at Florida Gulf Coast University, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (84.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 68.0% of the 1,352 graduate students are part-time.
Percent of In-State Undergrads	89.0%
Full Time Retention Rate	78.0%
Part Time Retention Rates	61.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate	16.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate	35.0%
Overall Graduation Rate	45.0%

Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline	February 1,February 15,April ,1May 1 &July 1
Admissions Office Phone	(239) 590-7878
Admissions Office Email	admissions@fgcu.edu
Admissions Office Address	Office of Undergraduate Admissions Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565
Admissions Transfer URL	http://www.fgcu.edu/Admissions/Applicants/generic.html
Admissions Website	http://www.fgcu.edu/admissions.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website	http://gulfline.fgcu.edu/pls/fgpo/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Application Fee	$30
In order to be accepted to Florida Gulf Coast University, you should have: A High School GPA A High School Record Completed a college prep course SAT and ACT test scores TOEFL

Test Scores
$Florida Gulf Coast University SAT SCORES$
SAT Reading (25th Percentile)	470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile)	550
SAT Math (25th Percentile)	480
SAT Math (75th Percentile)	560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile)	460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile)	540
ACT Composite (25th Percentile)	20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile)	23
ACT English (25th Percentile)	19
ACT English (75th Percentile)	23
ACT Math (25th Percentile)	19
ACT Math (75th Percentile)	24

Florida Gulf Coast University Programs
	Number of Reported Graduates Last Year (According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)
Program Name	Certificate	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences			34
Biology/Biological Sciences, General			33
Biotechnology			1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services			391	78
Accounting			46	25
Business Administration and Management, General			158	50
Finance, General			49
Management Information Systems, General			20	3
Marketing/Marketing Management, General			62
Resort Management			56
Communication, journalism, and related programs			103
Mass Communication/Media Studies			103
Computer and information sciences and support services			9
Computer and Information Sciences, General			9
Education	25		168	95
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services				17
Curriculum and Instruction				14
Early Childhood Education and Teaching			7
Education, General			7
Education, Other	25
Educational Leadership and Administration, General				21
Elementary Education and Teaching			119	5
Reading Teacher Education				30
Secondary Education and Teaching			15
Special Education and Teaching, General			20	8
Engineering			20
Biomedical/Medical Engineering			4
Civil Engineering, General			12
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering			4
English language and literature/letters			33	15
English Language and Literature, General			33	15
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics			4
Spanish Language and Literature			4
Health professions and related clinical sciences	13		145	57	0
Athletic Training/Trainer			8
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist			3
Community Health and Preventive Medicine			16
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General			27	10
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)			91	20
Occupational Therapy/Therapist				16
Physical Therapy/Therapist				11	0
History			21
History, General			21
Legal professions and studies			38
Legal Assistant/Paralegal			38
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities		227	113
General Studies			1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies		227	112
Mathematics and statistics			8
Mathematics, General			8
Natural resources and conservation			21	4
Environmental Science				4
Environmental Studies			15
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management			6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies			20
Kinesiology and Exercise Science			20
Philosophy and religious studies			4
Philosophy			4
Physical sciences			3
Chemistry, General			3
Psychology			42
Psychology, General			42
Public administration and social service professions			12	38
Public Administration				14
Social Work			12	24
Security and protective services			118	15
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies			74
Criminalistics and Criminal Science			44	15
Social sciences			27
Anthropology			3
Political Science and Government, General			20
Sociology			4
Visual and performing arts			12
Art/Art Studies, General			9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General			2
Music Performance, General			1

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