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Florida Gulf Coast University is a public 4-year university situated in Fort Myers. The campus occupies 760 acres in Southwest Florida. This co-educational college was established in 1991, and awards doctoral, masters, bachelors and associate degrees. The university has more than 500 faculty members, and serves more than 9,500 students.
FGCU's mascot is Azul the Eagle, and the official color of the university is emerald green and cobalt blue. Athletic teams at the university include men's cross country, baseball, golf, basketball, tennis, soccer, and women's cross country, basketball, soccer, golf, tennis and swimming.
Florida Gulf Coast University is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Fort Myers, FL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Florida Gulf Coast University top out at the Doctoral degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Florida Gulf Coast University often study liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 470 to 550 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Florida Gulf Coast University offers classes to 9,339 students (7,773 full-time equivalent).
The school has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Atlantic Sun Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 Fgcu Blvd S
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
General Phone: (239) 590-1000
http://www.fgcu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 488 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, history, sociology, anthropology, Spanish language, general studies |
| Business and Management | 353 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 242 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, reading teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 115 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 100 | criminal justice and safety, criminal science |
| Family and Social Work | 59 | social work, public administration |
| Hospitality | 50 | resort management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 39 | exercise science, occupational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Medical Support and Technology | 35 | health service and sciences |
| Law | 32 | legal assistant |
| Science | 32 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 30 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Medical Administration | 28 | community health |
| Media | 25 | mass communication |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 20 | environmental science, environmental studies, wetlands management |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Gulf Coast University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,214 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 268 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 184 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Florida Gulf Coast University had a total enrollment of 9,339 students (7,773 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 87% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Florida Gulf Coast University offers campus housing for 2,351 of its 7,773 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Myers, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,939 | 4,541 | 65% | 1,884 | 41% |
| Men | 2,984 | 1,945 | 65% | 859 | 44% |
| Women | 3,955 | 2,596 | 66% | 1,025 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 63% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,979 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,247 |
| Room and board | $ 8,659 |
| Room charge | $ 4,312 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,138 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,400 |
Financial Aid:
Florida Gulf Coast University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3255300)
Florida Gulf Coast University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 163 | 149 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $112,965 | 9 | $105,789 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $99,435 | 4 | $89,794 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $76,316 | 9 | $74,710 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $56,109 | 12 | $70,870 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $89,154 | 34 | $83,356 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $90,634 | 13 | $82,201 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $70,056 | 37 | $66,016 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $58,286 | 38 | $53,528 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $41,703 | 32 | $40,441 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 144 | $65,136 | 120 | $56,995 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 60 | 125 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Track | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 44 | 61 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida Gulf Coast University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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