School Profile: Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

13,884 undergraduates of 16,879 total students

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Public

4 Year

Suburb

Small

How to Understand School Data

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $6,118
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $25,162
  • Books and Supplies: $1,200
  • Campus Housing: $9,772
  • Other Expenses: $3,400

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$9,713

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $5,589
$30,001-$48,000 $7,214
$48,001-$75,000 $9,726
$75,001-$110,000 $12,925
$110,001+ $14,495

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
62% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
82% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$45,800

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Criminal Justice and Corrections
$33,883
Communication and Media Studies
$33,351
Hospitality Administration/Management
$36,578
Psychology, General
$30,172
Business Administration, Management and...
$39,524

Health Services/Allied Health/Health...
$32,892
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
$29,138
Biology, General
$21,554
Marketing
$42,485
Teacher Education and Professional...
$45,782
Accounting and Related Services
$48,019
Public Health
$31,621
Finance and Financial Management Services
$49,564
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$63,895
Legal Support Services
$35,275
English Language and Literature, General
$26,231
Management Information Systems and Services
$41,576
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$32,894
Computer Engineering
$55,535
Political Science and Government
$32,486
Education, General
$39,845
Civil Engineering
$61,032
Social Work
$34,823
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
$31,789
Natural Resources Management and Policy
$30,470
Fine and Studio Arts
$21,512
Economics
$33,957
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$28,057
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
$58,925
Special Education and Teaching
$42,437
Environmental/Environmental Health...
$64,522

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 520 600

SAT Math

800 490 580

ACT

36 19 25

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

89%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

30%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$12,754 - $25,000

$135 - $265 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 5% of parents borrow federal loans.

$22,076

$263 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

< 1%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

30%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

80% / 20%

Full-time / Part-time
13,884 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

59% White
24% Hispanic
7% Black
4% Two or more races
2% Asian
2% Non-resident alien
1% Unknown
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