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Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

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Florida Gulf Coast University

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About Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida. It belongs to the twelve-member State University System of Florida as its second youngest member. The university was established on May 3, 1991, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award 58 different types of bachelor's, 25 different master's, six doctoral degrees, and twelve graduate certificates. All of the university's undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).The university's academics are divided into six main colleges: U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, Lutgert College of Business, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, and Honors College. The prominent schools and departments within the colleges include; Bower School of Music & the Arts, The Emergent Technologies Institute (ETI), School of Nursing, and School of Resort & Hospitality Management.FGCU's intercollegiate athletic teams, the Eagles, compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference in NCAA Division I sports.

Location

Located in Fort Myers, Florida.

10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL, 33965-6565, Lee County

Florida Gulf Coast University Rankings

Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024 Best Colleges in America

#556 of 6828

2024 Best Colleges in Florida

#19 of 364

2024 Best Public Colleges in Florida

#11 of 91

Most Popular Majors

The most popular major at Florida Gulf Coast University is Business Management followed by Liberal Arts, Medical, Journalism and Education.

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University within four or six years.

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Notable Alumni