Florida Gulf Coast University

The minimum GPA needed to secure admissions at Florida Gulf Coast University is around 4.0, per data curated from official sources.

The <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/sat">average SAT score</a> of freshman students at the institute stood at 1141, while the average ACT score stood at 23.4. 

Prospective applicants must also satisfy the English language requirements as specified by the institute & provide some other additional documents to have the best possible chance of admission.

The FGCU acceptance rate stands at 77% per data curated from unofficial sources.

This makes the institute somewhat selective at admitting students, yet, very much possible to secure a seat at assuming applicants satisfy its admission requirements that includes submission of valid ID, test scores & some other personal documents to secure admissions at the institute.

The Florida Gulf Coast University ranks #296 among all colleges & universities in the United States, per the latest national university rankings rolled out by US News.

Further, the same source also ranks the institute #94 for UG Engineering courses & #182 for Nursing studies.

For Social Mobility, the institute attains the rank #218 & #161 for Top Public Schools.

Of the 16,000+ student population (Fall 2024), of the Florida Gulf Coast University, about 416 students are internationals, i.e. a meagre 0.2% of the students are internationals.

The table below gives a detailed breakdown of student enrolment figures at the institute:

Student

Total Number

International

416

First Year Students

2,704

Full-time Undergrad

11,444

Total Students

16,633

Dane Eagle, an American politician from Florida, is a notable alumni of the Florida Gulf Coast University.

Mentioned below are some interesting facts about Dane:

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Received an associate degree from the Florida Gulf Coast University in 2003

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Attained a UG degree from the University of Florida in 2005

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Took over the role of the Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in 2020, before stepping down in 2022

Chris Sale, professional baseball pitcher for the Major League Baseball outfit Atlanta Braves is a notable alumni of the Florida Gulf Coast University.

Mentioned below are some interesting facts about Chris:

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Played baseball for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Posted an 11-0 win-loss record and a 2.01 ERA over 17 games in the 2010 college baseball season

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Was a first round draft pick for the Chicago White Sox in the 2010 MLB Draft

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Joined the Boston Red Sox in 2017 & stayed there till 2023 before joining the Atlanta Braves

Yes, Walt Disney is one of the top recruiters of the Florida Gulf Coast University.

However, it is not the only top US based MNC that recruits graduates from Florida Gulf Coast, with the likes of Amex, AirMaster, KPMG, DHL Supply Chain, & Hubspot some other popular names known to recruit graduates from the institute.

The Florida Gulf Coast placement rate stands at 79% for the Class of 2022 PG students & 73% for the Class of 2022 UG students.

The FGCU placement numbers for both UG & PG students have seen a hike year-on-year, as shown below:

Year

UG Placement Rate

PG Placement Rate

Fall 2019

71%

74%

Fall 2020

71%

79%

Fall 2021

70%

72%

Fall 2022

73%

79%

Florida Gulf Coast University graduates are paid well for their contributions to respective industries.

FGCU graduates go through a rigorous academic process over the duration of their studies & as a result come out equipped with the skills necessary to deal with the modern-day demands of the industry.

The average salary earned by Class of 2022 PG graduates at FGCU is around USD 69,151 (INR 59.13 L), while that of Class of 2022 UG graduates stands at USD 48,750 (INR 41.69 L).

Indian students have very much the same admission procedure as other domestic & international applicants with a few exceptions such as submission of language test scores & English translated transcripts.

Given below are the steps Indian students can follow to secure admissions at the institute:

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Register on the university application portal

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Pay a standard application fee worth USD 30 (INR 2.5 K)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Prepare & Upload all mandatory documents such as language test scores & English translated academic transcripts of past education

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Submit the application

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Keep track of the status of your application, via the university application portal 

International students must attain a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, to be eligible for admissions at the institute.

FGCU is also known to other language test scores such as TOEFL & Duolingo.

The minimum TOEFL (internet-based) score deemed acceptable for admissions by the institute is 79, while the minimum Duolingo score requirement is 110.

Yes, the Florida Gulf Coast University is known to offer scholarships worth a thousands of dollars to international students pursuing higher studies from the institute.

Mentioned below are some popular scholarships offered by FGCU:

Scholarship

Financial Reward

Eligibility

Freshman-Blue & Green Scholars Scholarship

USD 15,000 (INR 12.83 L) upto 4 years of education

• Must be a non-Florida resident
• Must maintain a weighted GPA 3.9 & 1320 in rSAT or a minimum score 28 on the<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/act" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ACT</a> or 88 in the CLT
• Must meet the requirements as specified by the Federal Student Aid Program
• Must apply before Nov 1

Blue & Green Director’s Award

USD 10,000 (INR 8.55 L) for upto 4 years

• Must be a non-Florida resident
• Must maintain a weighted GPA 3.5-3.89 & 1220 on rSAT or a minimum ACT score 25 or CLT score 80
• Must satisfy the requirements as defined by the Federal Student Aid program

Yes, the Florida Gulf Coast University is known to special scholarships to international women, looking to pursue respective higher education from abroad.

Among them is the MPOWER Women STEM scholarship, that offers around USD 6,000 (INR 5.1 L) to eligible international applicants.

Given below is a detailed description of the same:

Scholarship

Financial Reward

Eligibility

MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship

USD 6,000 (INR 5.13 L)

• Must be a female international /DACA student
• Must be admitted to or enrolled to study full-time in a STEM degree course at one of the MPOWER supported institutes in the US or Canada
• Must possess a valid study permit for the US or Canada

The Florida Gulf Coast University fees varies with the number of credits a course is about.

The per-credit cost of an UG degree programme at FGCU is about USD 838.73 (INR 71.2 K), while that of PG courses is USD 1,300.66 (INR 1.11 L) per credit hour.

Taking this into account, a full-time MBA degree has about 33 credits, which takes the overall cost of the programme to around USD 42,921.78 (INR 36.76 L).

The FGCU application fee stands at USD 30 (INR 2.5 K). The fee is non-refundable & is to be submitted as part of the application process. The application cannot be submitted without the payment of the said fee.

Prospective applicants are required to submit respective admission applications, as early as possible to allow enough time for document & visa processing.

The Florida Gulf Coast University is known to offer about 60+ UG & 20+ PG degree courses to its students across a number of prominent industry relevant fields.

Listed below are some popular courses offered by the institute:

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->MS in Computer Science

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->MS in Data Analytics & AI

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->BS in Civil Engineering

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->BS in Analytics & Information

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->BS in Accounting

Yes, FGCU is a four-year public technical co-ed college based in the suburban settings of the Florida Gulf Coast.

The institute first opened in 1991, began offering education in 1997, is now known to offer UG, PG, academic certifications & doctoral degree courses to its students.

It is among a select number of institutes in the region to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

The University of Florida, ranks as the #1 university in the region, per the latest rankings rolled out by Shiksha.

Based in Gainesville, Georgia, the institute that first opened its doors in 1853, is among the oldest public research universities in the US & is also among the top rankings universities in the country.

It ranks #42 in the US per the latest US university rankings rolled out by Shiksha, while the institute also secures a global rank #162.

FGCU maintains & operates a dedicated university recreation & wellness department that is known to organize a number of student events over the course of the academic year.

There's so much to do if you are a student at Florida Gulf:

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Intramural sports

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Friendly tennis competitions as part of the Recreation Outdoor Complex (ROC)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Go swimming in the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center

Of the 16,633 students (as of Fall 2024) pursuing higher education from the institute, about 58% students i.e. around 9,647 students are girls, while the remaining 6,986 students are boys, per data curated from official sources.

The students are enrolled across 60+ UG degree courses, 25+ PG degree courses, 7 doctoral degrees & 19 academic certificates.