Established in 1991, Florida Gulf Coast University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Fort Myers (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 29 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FGCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Florida Gulf Coast University |
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Acronym | FGCU |
Founded | 1991 |
Motto | Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom |
Colours | Cobalt blue and emerald green |
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Address | 10501 Fgcu Boulevard South Fort Myers 33965-6565 Florida United States |
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Tel | +1 (239) 590 1000 |
Fax | +1 (941) 590 1059 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are neither required nor recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 60-70% |
Admission Office | 10501 FGCU Boulevard South Ft. Myers 33965-6565 (941) 590 7878 888 889 1095 |
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Student Enrollment | 15,000-19,999 |
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Academic Staff | 800-899 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
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2000 Classification | Masters Colleges and Universities I |
Size & Setting | Four-year, large, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Very high undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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