FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

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Florida Gulf Coast University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Ft Myers, FL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

10501 Fgcu Blvd S
Ft Myers, FL 33965-6565
Main Phone: (239) 590-1000
Web Site: www.fgcu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,837 (full-time equivalent) students. 92% of students attend full-time, while 8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 356 male students and 517 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.8% of the student body, while females made up 59.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (8)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 76.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Education

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Government And Political Science

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Florida Gulf Coast University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Florida Gulf Coast University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

The school offers financial aid to athletes for in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,728
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 4,728
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 21,272

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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