Florida Gulf Coast University
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Class Rank
Top tenth (22%)
Top 11%–25% (28%)
Top 26%–50% (32%)
Bottom 26%–50% (15%)
Bottom quarter (3%)
High School GPA
4.0 (56%)
3.75–3.99 (15%)
3.50–3.74 (14%)
3.25–3.49 (9%)
3.00–3.24 (4%)
2.50–2.99 (2%)
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Very Important |
| Class rank | Important |
| Rigor of secondary school record | Considered |
| Application Essay | Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Not Considered |
Non-academic
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Not Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
In-State Tuition: $6,118
In-State Cost of Attendance: $18,269
Out-of-State Tuition: $25,162
Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $37,313
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 1,211
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $7,547
Students with non-need merit aid: 179
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $3,075
Student Debt
Median total debt: $11,999
Students with federal loans: 26.2%
Students with Pell grants: 28.6%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $40,960
After 5 years: $55,924
Majors(52 programs)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.(279 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(194 graduates)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.(192 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.(187 graduates)
- Hospitality Administration/Management.(177 graduates)
- Biology, General.(144 graduates)
- Marketing.(143 graduates)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.(134 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(113 graduates)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections.(112 graduates)
- Public Health.(99 graduates)
- Finance and Financial Management Services.(95 graduates)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(80 graduates)
- Legal Support Services.(77 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(76 graduates)
- Civil Engineering.(69 graduates)
- Security Science and Technology.(64 graduates)
- Computer Engineering.(56 graduates)
- Social Work.(54 graduates)
- Accounting and Related Services.(53 graduates)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(50 graduates)
- Management Information Systems and Services.(48 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(40 graduates)
- Natural Resources Management and Policy.(39 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(39 graduates)
- Education, General.(38 graduates)
- History.(34 graduates)
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.(30 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(30 graduates)
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.(26 graduates)
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering.(26 graduates)
- Economics.(24 graduates)
- Mathematics.(21 graduates)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.(19 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(16 graduates)
- Special Education and Teaching.(14 graduates)
- Sociology.(14 graduates)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.(14 graduates)
- Philosophy.(13 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(11 graduates)
- Biotechnology.(10 graduates)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.(8 graduates)
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.(8 graduates)
- Chemistry.(7 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(6 graduates)
- Music.(6 graduates)
- Anthropology.(4 graduates)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer Software and Media Applications.
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,809 students
Admission Rate: 76.8%
Retention Rate: 83.0%
Graduation Rate: 56.0%
Student Demographics
White (58.0%)
Hispanic (25.0%)
Black (5.2%)
Asian (1.9%)
Two or More (3.3%)
International (2.3%)
Gender Distribution
Men (43.6%)
Women (56.4%)