Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public University · 16,612 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
63.4%
Applications
20,422
Enrolled
2,704
Yield Rate
20.9%
SAT Average
1110
ACT Midpoint
22
Test Policy
Required

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
22.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
50.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
82.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: 11/1 · notification 12/15
  • Regular Decision: 3/1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Academic GPA, Standardized Tests
Important
Class Rank
Considered
Rigor of Curriculum, Application Essay, Talent / Ability, First Generation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,118
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,255
Average Net Price
$12,863

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$6,146
Family Income $30k–$48k
$7,093
Family Income $48k–$75k
$9,954
Family Income $75k–$110k
$14,265
Family Income Over $110k
$16,165

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
50%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$7,547
Avg. Total Aid Package
$9,843
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$28,376
% Graduates Who Borrowed
37%
% Receiving Pell Grants
29.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
42.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
57.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
83.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.56
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
12.2% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
57th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.6 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.