Florida Gulf Coast University, FL
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Florida Gulf Coast University Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity37
Retention43
Graduation1
Earnings35
Diversity53
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Florida Gulf Coast University
96%
Bachelor’s
4%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism8%
Education6%
Engineering5%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities11%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Florida Gulf Coast University
65%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
580
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Florida Gulf Coast University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Florida Gulf Coast University
39%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$197
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 68% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Florida Gulf Coast University
78%
Retention Rate
15%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 22% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 47% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 49% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 46% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 39% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 40% | 51% | 44% |
| Other race | 46% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Florida Gulf Coast University
93%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Florida Gulf Coast University
13,639
Undergraduates
72%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,154
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 33% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 32% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 56% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
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