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FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY (FGCU)

  • 10501 Fgcu Blvd S
  • Fort Myers, FL 33965
  • OPEID College Code: 03255300
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  • General Phone: (239) 590-1000
  • President: Dr. Wilson G. Bradshaw
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 11,092
  • College Alias: FGCU
  • College Mascot: Eagles
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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,5164,7828,298
Number Granted Admission (%)2,242 (64%)3,190 (67%)5,432 (65%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)889 (40%)1,104 (35%)1,993 (37%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,79590%
ACT ® Exam1,34466%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470550
SAT ® Math480560
SAT ® Writing460540
 
ACT ® Composite2023
ACT ® English1923
ACT ® Math1924
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving29%16%73%17%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,685$4,176$2,701$4,112
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.2%5.0%2.3%
Number in Default414927
Number in Repayment9659761,173
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,437$3,979$3,657
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,437$3,979$3,657
Out of State Tuition and Fees$19,696$18,058$16,175
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$950
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,642$8,659$8,151
Other Expenses$3,400$3,400$2,840
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,728$8,659$8,151
Other Expenses$3,400$3,400$2,840
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,400$3,400$2,840
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$16,679$17,238$15,598
In-State$16,679$17,238$15,598
Out of State$31,938$31,317$28,116
Off Campus
In-District$17,765$17,238$15,598
In-State$17,765$17,238$15,598
Out of State$33,024$31,317$28,116
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,037$8,579$7,447
In-State$9,037$8,579$7,447
Out of State$24,296$22,658$19,965
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--33-
Biotechnology--1-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--4625
Business Administration--15850
Finance--49-
Management Information Systems--203
Marketing--62-
Resort Management--56-
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies--103-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--9-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services---17
Curriculum and Instruction---14
Early Childhood Education--7-
Education--7-
Education Administration---21
Education, Other25---
Elementary Education--1195
Reading Teacher Education---30
Secondary Education--15-
Special Education Teaching--208
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering--4-
Civil Engineering--12-
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering--4-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--3315
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature--4-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--8-
Clinical Laboratory Science--3-
Community Health and Preventive Medicine--16-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other13---
Health Services--2710
Nursing--9120
Occupational Therapy---16
Physical Therapy---11
 
History
History--21-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal--38-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies--1-
Liberal Arts-227112-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--8-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science---4
Environmental Studies--15-
Water, Wetlands and Marine Resources Management--6-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--4-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--3-
 
Psychology
Psychology--42-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration---14
Social Work--1224
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--20-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice--74-
Criminalistics and Criminal Science--4415
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology--3-
Political Science--20-
Sociology--4-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama--2-
Music Performance--1-
Art Studies--9-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,092
    • Undergraduate: 9,740 Graduate: 1,352
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,657 Female: 6,435
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,257 Female: 5,483
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 400 Female: 952
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,317 Part-Time: 2,775
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,889 Part-Time: 1,851
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 428 Part-Time: 924
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1772%
American Indian940.8%
Black5675%
Asian2382%
Hispanic1,47413%
White8,47976%
Unknown630.6%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18690.6%
Ages 18-193,06528%
Ages 20-213,09928%
Ages 22-242,27721%
Ages 25-291,21911%
Ages 30-344624%
Ages 35-393093%
Ages 40-493924%
Ages 50-651912%
Age Over 6590.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,191982209
Faculty Status554348206
Tenured Faculty1313-
Graduate Assistants43-43
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service554348206
Primarily Instruction554348206
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial148148-
Other Professionals2602582
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2292281
Clerical And Secretarial127127-
Skilled Crafts2626-
Service and/or Maintenance1717-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,608 (288)$65,170 (158)$57,278 (130)
Professor$88,427 (43)$91,709 (30)$80,853 (13)
Associate Professor$69,104 (82)$69,992 (42)$68,171 (40)
Assistant Professor$56,737 (102)$58,747 (61)$53,746 (41)
Instructor$40,569 (58)$40,896 (25)$40,321 (33)
Lecturer$44,667 (3)- (-)$44,667 (3)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$87,510 (60)$93,443 (25)$83,272 (35)
Professor$116,476 (15)$120,059 (8)$112,382 (7)
Associate Professor$97,231 (11)$104,420 (6)$88,604 (5)
Assistant Professor$78,556 (13)$82,895 (5)$75,844 (8)
Instructor$67,270 (21)$55,767 (6)$71,872 (15)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,331 (348)$66,712 (183)$59,580 (165)
Professor$90,205 (58)$93,082 (38)$84,738 (20)
Associate Professor$70,340 (93)$71,922 (48)$68,652 (45)
Assistant Professor$57,589 (115)$59,435 (66)$55,102 (49)
Instructor$44,416 (79)$41,812 (31)$46,097 (48)
Lecturer$44,667 (3)- (-)$44,667 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,991,411$731,847$1,259,564
Ratio (%)100%37%63%
 
Participants
All Athletes251110141
Unduplicated Athletes249110139
Baseball3030-
Basketball281513
Golf20128
Soccer573027
Softball18-18
Swimming and Diving36-36
Tennis231310
Track and Field, X-Country19109
Volleyball20-20
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$53,494$55,908
Assistant Coaches-$25,739$23,247
 
Coaches
All Coaches391722
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Golf321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students45%
 
By Gender
Male36%
Female52%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian33%
Black48%
Asian54%
Hispanic45%
White45%
Unknown63%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less23%
5 Years41%
6 Years45%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related49
Liquor Related-1
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related1213
Liquor Related615
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary42
On Campus
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary62
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