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$6,118
per year
In-State Tuition
74%
Acceptance Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
Florida Gulf Coast University is an educational institution in Fort Myers, FL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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35 of 35 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Arts & Communications
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
10
Sports
6
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
FGCU considers freshmen who apply by Nov. 1 for President's awards ($2,000-$5,000/yr, Florida) or Blue & Green awards ($10,000-$15,000/yr, out of state).
National Merit Finalist Award (Florida resident)
AutomaticFull cost of attendance minus Bright Futures and any President's Gold or Silver award
Renewable: Full-time enrollment, 3.0 cumulative FGCU GPA and 30 credits each year; up to four years
No initial application; provide the National Merit award certificate or letter to Undergraduate Admissions
For National Merit Finalists who enroll the fall after high school graduation.
National Merit Finalist Award (out-of-state)
Automatic$10,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment, 3.0 cumulative FGCU GPA and 30 credits each year; up to four years
No initial application; apply before Nov. 1 to also be considered for a Blue & Green award
For National Merit Finalists who enroll the fall after high school graduation; may be combined with a Blue & Green award.
President's Gold
Competitive$5,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment, 3.0 cumulative FGCU GPA and 30 credits each year; up to four years
Automatic consideration when you apply for admission before Nov. 1 (Early Action); retest by March
3.75 weighted GPA plus a 1300 SAT or 28 ACT (or 92 CLT). Meeting the minimums does not guarantee an award; one admissions scholarship per student.
President's Silver
Competitive$3,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment, 3.0 cumulative FGCU GPA and 30 credits each year; up to four years
Automatic consideration when you apply for admission before Nov. 1 (Early Action); retest by March
3.5 weighted GPA plus a 1200 SAT or 25 ACT (or 83 CLT). Meeting the minimums does not guarantee an award; one admissions scholarship per student.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,220
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,560
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,622
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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