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Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL·Public·~63% acceptance

Located in Fort Myers, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 63% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $12,568 per year. About 57% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,560 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$12,568/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $20,807
Aid cuts ~$8,239/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Mar 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–3.95
SAT (middle 50%)1040–1200
ACT (middle 50%)20–25
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
57%
graduation rate
83%
freshman retention
$45,029
median earnings, 6yr
$54,560
median earnings, 10yr
How Florida Gulf Coast reads an application

What Florida Gulf Coast values

Very important
Grades (GPA)Test scores
Important
Class rank
Also considered
Course rigorApplication essaysTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusVolunteer workWork experience

From Florida Gulf Coast’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Florida Gulf Coast requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTest scoresApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Florida Gulf Coast requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate?
Florida Gulf Coast University admits about 63% of applicants.
How much does Florida Gulf Coast University cost?
At Florida Gulf Coast University, the average net price after aid is about $12,568 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $20,807 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Florida Gulf Coast University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1040–1200 on the SAT and 20–25 on the ACT.
What are Florida Gulf Coast University's application deadlines?
Florida Gulf Coast University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Mar 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Florida Gulf Coast University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Florida Gulf Coast University rates Grades (GPA) and Test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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