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Is FGCU a Good School for the Money?

Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$141,995 Avg Total Cost

Florida Gulf Coast University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if FGCU is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Fair Value Nationwide

Average National Value
Top 50% National Quality
Fair Price

Florida Gulf Coast University is ranked #1,210 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Florida Gulf Coast University provides the kind of quality education we anticipated when compared to other colleges at the same price point. Based on this information we believe it is priced fairly for the type of education provided.

National Value Ranking  1210 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  46.01 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $141,995 in Total

The FGCU time to graduate is about 4.66 years and will cost an estimated $30,471 per year. This brings the total cost to 141,995.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$30,471
Average Years to Graduate4.66
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$141,995

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about FGCU cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$64,308 In-State With Aid
$158,575 Avg Cost No Aid
4.66 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at FGCU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$158,575#0F
All Students$141,995#1,210C
Only Students Receiving Aid$127,866#553B
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$95,017#F
All Students$78,432#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$64,308#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Florida.

About 78% of FGCU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what FGCU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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