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Pensacola, FL · Fort Myers, FL
| University of West Florida | Florida Gulf Coast University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,364/yr | $12,568/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $4,815/yr | $8,220/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $16,624 | $17,622 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,462/yr | $8,191/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $8,077/yr | $10,999/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,456/yr | $15,450/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,620/yr | $18,829/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $176/mo | $187/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,432/yr | $11,107/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,082/yr | $13,680/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,024/yr | $5,558/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,947/yr | $20,807/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,360/yr | $6,118/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,241/yr | $25,162/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 25% | 25% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 58% | 63% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1020–1230 | 1040–1200 |
| SAT average | 1138 | 1114 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–27 | 20–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 | English 19–24 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,831 | 16,050 |
| Students accepted | 5,591 | 12,318 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,503 | 2,776 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 27% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 49% | 81% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 67% | 45% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,137/yr | $54,560/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,366–$73,762 | $36,485–$77,458 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 60% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 68% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,204/yr | $45,029/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 42% |
| Pell students who graduate | 54% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | 46% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 47% |
| Students who transfer out | 5.3% | 9.5% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,502/yr | $49,680/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 11% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,426/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $113,432/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,330 | 13,874 |
| Students per professor | 22 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,852 | 2,149 |
| Average professor pay | $10,653/mo | $9,789/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 67% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $34,584 | $43,546 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Fort Myers, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1963 | 1991 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Men | 43% | 43% |
| Women | 57% | 57% |
| White students | 60% | 50% |
| Black students | 10% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 26% |
| Asian students | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| Other / not reported | 5.6% | 13% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 28% | 21% |
| Students age 25+ | 26% | 9.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,911/yr | $7,517/yr |
| Endowment | $108.1M | $103.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,534 | 4,748 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,124/yr | $6,360/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,405/yr | $4,554/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 398 | 265 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.0M | $5.0M |
| Athletics budget | $16.0M | $20.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $16.5M | $20.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $84,064 | $332,205 |
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.