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Enrollment Deposit

How much is FGCU's enrollment deposit?

Florida Gulf Coast University requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

Florida Gulf Coast University is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

10.80%

Florida Gulf Coast University is in the top 10.80% of colleges in the state of Florida for deposit cost. 20.83% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

44.00%

Florida Gulf Coast University is in the top 44.00% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% ofpublic colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Florida Gulf Coast University educates a diverse community of 15,969 students, with 14,130 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,839 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

15,969


Total Undergraduates

14,130

Total Graduates

1,839


Full-Time vs Part-Time

76% Full-Time

24% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at Florida Gulf Coast University has a 74% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $30. Florida Gulf Coast University has test required that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1110 and the average ACT score is 22.


Acceptance Rate

74%


Application Fee

$30

How Do I Apply to Florida Gulf Coast University?

You can apply to Florida Gulf Coast University by going to the official application page and paying the $30 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

78%

Total Score

400

1600

10401200

Reading and Writing

200

800

530610

Math

200

800

510590

ACT

Students submitting ACT

48%

Composite Score

0

36

2025

English

0

36

2025

Math

0

36

1825

Location

Located in Fort Myers, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Fort Myers


County

Lee County


State

Florida


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

About

Florida Gulf Coast University features a student-focused approach with a 20 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

20 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


Cost

Florida Gulf Coast University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $10,834 with 73% of students receiving financial assistance including 31% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$10,834


Received Aid

73%


Pell Recipients

31%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $6,118

Out-of-State: $25,162

Demographics

The Florida Gulf Coast University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 77% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
6,165 (44%)
Women
7,965 (56%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
467 (3%)
18-19
5,047 (36%)
20-21
5,340 (38%)
22-24
2,408 (17%)
Over 25
868 (6%)

Outcomes

Florida Gulf Coast University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 53% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

53%

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