Florida Gulf Coast University
Founded 1991
President Mike Martin (President)
Fees USD 6,118
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university founded in 1991 in Fort Myers, Florida, serving Southwest Florida. Enrolling 15,000 students, FGCU is known for sustainability, nursing, business, and environmental science programs in the fast-growing Naples-Fort Myers metro. FGCU gained national fame with its 2013 NCAA Tournament run as “Dunk City.”
Colleges
- Lutgert College of Business — AACSB-accredited business
- College of Health Professions and Social Work — Nursing and allied health
- College of Arts and Sciences — Environmental studies and sciences
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~71% | In-State Tuition: ~$6,118