Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (1 Student Review)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Lee County, Florida, United States. Located near Fort Myers, it is part of the State University System of Florida and is its second-youngest member. The university was established on May 3, 1991, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It offers 65 bachelor's degree programs, 27 master's degree programs, 7 doctoral degree programs, and 19 academic certificates. FGCU's intercollegiate athletic teams, the Eagles, compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) in NCAA Division I sports.
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#209 Value rank▼
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Ranked #209 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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Ranked #341 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Test scores
SAT 1040–1210
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10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, Florida, 33965-6565
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