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Florida Gulf Coast University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1050 to 1200

ACT Range20 to 25

Average GPA4.12

Acceptance Rate63.4%

FGCU admits a solid share of applicants, but its 4.12 average entering GPA means the academic bar is higher than the admit rate may suggest. Since testing is required and most applicants submit SAT scores, aim for the upper end of the middle range, around 1200 SAT, or roughly a 25 ACT, to strengthen your position.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Florida Gulf Coast University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Florida Gulf Coast University enrolls 14,434 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. FGCU has an 83% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 57% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1. FGCU is test-required for admissions.

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Undergrad Enrollment14,434

Freshman Retention83%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio20:1

Graduation Rate57%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Florida Gulf Coast University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 1

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes if you want a stronger score. For FGCU’s November 1 Early Action deadline, an October SAT or September ACT is typically the last retake whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

FGCU is a public university in the Atlantic Sun Conference, with in-state tuition of $4,244 and out-of-state tuition of $22,381. About 32% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is January 1.

In-State Tuition$4,244

Out-of-State Tuition$22,381

Room and Board$11,107

Average Merit Award$3,075

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid32%

Average Aid Package$9,843

Average Debt at Grad$28,376

For out-of-state students, Florida Gulf Coast University’s tuition is $22,381, while in-state tuition is $4,244, with room and board adding about $11,107. About 32% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $9,843. Merit awards average $3,075, which can help reduce costs for qualifying students. FGCU graduates leave with an average debt of $28,376.