Florida Gulf Coast University

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Southeast
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Eagles
Nickname: FGCU
Florida Gulf Coast University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Florida Gulf Coast University is the youngest public four-year university in the U.S. state of Florida, located in Fort Myers. Commonly referred to FGCU or Florida Gulf Coast, the coeducational university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees.

About FGCU

History

The school was established by then-governor Lawton Chiles in 1991, although the site of the university wasn't chosen until 1992, and construction pushed back even further still (until 1995). The school first held classes in August 1997.

The Florida Legislature established governing boards of trustees for state universities in 2001, and 13 members were appointed to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. Trustees work closely with the FGCU President to meet the needs of today and the future.

In early 2007, FGCU President William Merwin announced his resignation due to an affair with a faculty member. The FGCU Board of Trustees appointed Richard Pegnetter, the Dean of the Lutgert College of Business, interim President. A search committee was appointed by the board of trustees to recommend candidates to be the permanent President. It was announced on August 25, 2007, that Wilson G. Bradshaw was appointed as the third president of the university.

Points of Interest

Student enrollment at FGCU has annually increased in double digits since FGCU opened for classes in August 1997, from approximately 2,000 students in its first year to over 8,300 today. Over the next five years undergraduate enrollment is expected to increase to more than 15,000 students. Recently added construction includes Academic Building V and a 500-car parking garage. Lake-front apartment-style student housing offers students watersports and private quarters with their own bath.

Former Secretary of State and retired General Colin Powell spoke to a crowd of 4,000 at FGCU's Alico Arena on March 23, 2007, as a part of the University Lecture Series.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,836
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 92%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 15,414
Students Receiving Aid: 85%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 30
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 92%
Part-Time 8%
Men vs. Women
Women 59%
Men 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 82%
Hispanic 8%
African-American 5%
Other 4%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 84%
Out-of-State 16%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 84%
Illinois 1%
New York 1%
Massachusetts 1%
Pennsylvania 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 34%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Division II Independents)
Baseball (Division II Independents)
Track (Division II Independents)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,373 $ 15,414  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,147 $ 13,565  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,226 $ 1,796  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,893 19%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 412 69%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,840 37%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,707 28%  
Any Aid:
  85%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 76% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 92%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 470
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 53%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Florida Gulf Coast University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors