Florida Gulf Coast University
PublicFort Myers, FL
Located in Fort Myers, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public large school with roughly 13,874 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 63% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $98,650/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Florida Gulf Coast University's numbers?
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From Florida Gulf Coast University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Florida Gulf Coast University look for in applicants?
Per Florida Gulf Coast University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate?
Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL admits approximately 63% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Florida Gulf Coast University?
Admitted students at Florida Gulf Coast University typically score between 1040–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Florida Gulf Coast University?
Admitted students at Florida Gulf Coast University typically score between 20–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Florida Gulf Coast University cost?
Florida Gulf Coast University's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,807 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Florida Gulf Coast University require students to live on campus?
No -- Florida Gulf Coast University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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