Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$6.1k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,118
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,162
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,914
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$17,032
Net price (after aid)$10,319
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$6,146
$30k – $48k$7,093
$48k – $75k$9,954
$75k – $110k$14,265
$110k+$16,165
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,560
Median debt at graduation$17,622
Est. monthly loan payment$187
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.1×Graduates earn about 3.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans26%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$10.3k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$17.6k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$6.1k
below avg
Out-of-state
$25.2k
below avg
Net price
$10.3k
below avg
Pell
29%
Median debt
$17.6k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$54.6k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
BiologyMathematicsChemistry
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
77%
SAT range
1040 - 1210
ACT range
20 - 25
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About Florida Gulf Coast University
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- Where is Florida Gulf Coast University located?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, FL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Florida Gulf Coast University?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is a public university based in FL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Florida Gulf Coast University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Florida Gulf Coast University is approximately 77%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Florida Gulf Coast University?
- Florida Gulf Coast University's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,118 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Florida Gulf Coast University?
- Florida Gulf Coast University reports total enrollment of approximately 15,749 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Florida Gulf Coast University?
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