Florida Gulf Coast University
Public university · Fort Myers, FL · 13,874 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
63%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1040–1200
ACT (middle 50%)
20–25
Average net price
$11,555
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$21,260
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
57%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Florida Gulf Coast University?
Florida Gulf Coast University accepts about 63 of every 100 applicants (63%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1040 and 1200 on the SAT. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1040, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–25.
The latest federal data says Florida Gulf Coast University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Florida Gulf Coast University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Florida Gulf Coast University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $21,260 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $11,555 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $6,118 for FL residents and $25,162 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$6,118
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$25,162
- Room & board$11,940
- Total cost of attendance$21,260
- Average net price after grants$11,555
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies.
Florida Gulf Coast University FAQ
- What is Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate?
- 63% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Florida Gulf Coast University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1040–1200. Aim for 1200 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Florida Gulf Coast University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–25.
- Is Florida Gulf Coast University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Florida Gulf Coast University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Florida Gulf Coast University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Florida Gulf Coast University cost?
- About $21,260 a year before aid; $11,555 on average after grants.
- What is Florida Gulf Coast University's FAFSA school code?
- 032553. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Florida Gulf Coast University receives your information.
- What is Florida Gulf Coast University's graduation rate?
- 57% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Florida Gulf Coast University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FL | 64% | 1150–1330 | $26,211 | 68% |
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