Florida Gulf Coast University

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Florida Gulf Coast at a Glance

Location:
Fort Myers, FL
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$4,991
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,696
Room & Board:
$8,150
Full-Time Undergrads:
7,871
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,199
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.fgcu.edu
Admissions Website:
www.fgcu.edu/admissions.asp
Financial Aid Website:
www.fgcu.edu/AS/FinancialAid
Application Deadline:
May 1
Acceptance Rate:
70 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1380–1660
Average ACT Scores:
19–24

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  • Business
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Many FGCU students like the University, for the most part. Involvement in activities is often key. Getting involved in organizations like intramural sports and attending campus events are two great ways to make friends on campus. You come to the school not knowing anyone, but it's up to you to make that change. However, one drawback that students note is that some FGCU students still act like they are in high school, having their own little groups and cliques. Either way, it's good to remember that your college experience is up to you. Other students will tell you that they couldn't imagine themselves anywhere else!

Although Florida Gulf Coast University is often considered a very small school with not much going on, many learn to love the tight-knit homeyness of it. Fort Myers may not be a vast metropolis with a lot to do, but there is still plenty to get involved with on campus; plus, Fort Myers does have a variety of places to eat at. Overall, the campus is clean, and for a young school, is growing every day. FGCU is a great school for any freshman to start at or for any transfer student to transfer to.

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Academics at Florida Gulf Coast University

abmartin1337

Biology '15

4.2
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Profs Know There Subjects

I think that the professors are very interested and excited about there subject. So excited they sometimes loose us students, but they initially come back and re-explain.

May 20, 2012

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Facilities at Florida Gulf Coast University

joestrick31

Psychology '15

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Campus Aesthetics

Florida Gulf Coast University has a beautiful campus which is an excellent feature about this school. The buildings are all new and they are building new ones every semester. You are able to access schools WiFi from anywhere on campus, so during the day you'll see students sitting in the middle of library lawn doing class work or studying for exams. The design and layout of the campus is so simple its impossible to get lost. At night the campus is incredible, from the tranquility to all of the lights surrounding the buildings and walkways. Florida Gulf Coast University's campus is one of the best i have ever seen and it is only getting better as it is expanded.

May 17, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Florida Gulf Coast University

lizhinckley92

Early Childhood Education '15

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Gulf Coast Town Center!

Since everything on campus is closed on the weekend, Gulf Coast Town Center is the way to go. It is about 5 minutes from main campus and has anything from Outback Steakhouse to Moes.

May 16, 2012

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User rating for Florida Gulf Coast University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 563 user reviews.

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