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Fort Myers, FL · Gainesville, FL
| Florida Gulf Coast University | University of Florida-Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,568/yr | $4,815/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,220/yr | $1,477/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,622 | $15,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,191/yr | $2,286/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,999/yr | $5,171/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,450/yr | $8,947/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,829/yr | $12,923/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $187/mo | $159/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,107/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,680/yr | $12,120/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $810/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,558/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,807/yr | $17,843/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,118/yr | $3,876/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,162/yr | $16,579/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 25% | 12% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 63% | 61% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1200 | 1250–1410 |
| SAT average | 1114 | 1338 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–25 | 27–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–24 · Math 17–24 | English 26–33 · Math 25–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 16,050 | 1,440 |
| Students accepted | 12,318 | 927 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,776 | 826 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 89% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 81% | 74% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 45% | 41% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 85% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 95% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,560/yr | $71,588/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,485–$77,458 | $47,083–$106,122 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 60% | 87% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 71% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 83% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,029/yr | $56,398/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 81% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 81% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 81% |
| Students who transfer out | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,680/yr | $65,342/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 11% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Health Professions 13% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $113,432/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $90,651/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 13,874 | 4,627 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 61 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,149 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $9,789/mo | $5,838/mo |
| Full-time professors | 67% | 5% |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $43,546 | $39,127 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Gainesville, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1991 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Men | 43% | 44% |
| Women | 57% | 56% |
| White students | 50% | 56% |
| Black students | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 26% | 24% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Other / not reported | 13% | 3.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 47% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.2% | 32% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,517/yr | $3,673/yr |
| Endowment | $103.8M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,748 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,360/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,554/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 15 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 265 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.0M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $20.2M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $20.2M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $332,205 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.