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Florida Gulf Coast University admits 63% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1114 out of 1600 (midpoints: 560 in reading and writing, 535 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 22 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Florida | $6,118 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $25,162 |
| Room and meals on campus | $11,940 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $21,260 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $11,555 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 49% below the median net price of colleges in Florida on this site ($22,575). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $8,096 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,333 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,284 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,168 |
| Above $110,000 | $18,454 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | FL median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 83% | 74% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 57% | 51% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $59,401 | $48,800 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $16,289 | $19,500 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Florida and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
32% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 24% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 57% women and 43% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 13 of the 118 colleges in Florida on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,413.
Other colleges in Florida of a similar size
- University of North FloridaJacksonville, public
- University of MiamiCoral Gables, private nonprofit
- The University of TampaTampa, private nonprofit
- University of West FloridaPensacola, public
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach, private nonprofit
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Florida Gulf Coast University?
Florida Gulf Coast University admits 63% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Florida Gulf Coast University?
Published tuition and fees are $6,118 a year for students from Florida and $25,162 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Florida Gulf Coast University?
57% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.