Campus & Student Life at Florida Gulf Coast University

Home to about 13,871 undergraduates in 2020, FGCU is a large, public university located in Fort Myers, Florida. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, FGCU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by FGCU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our FGCU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

FGCU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at FGCU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit FGCU Disability Services.

FGCU for the Military

While not a "service academy", FGCU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit FGCU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our FGCU for Veterans Guide.

FGCU offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, FGCU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Florida Gulf Coast University

FGCU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University

FGCU has a comparatively large, student body. There were 13,871 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 11,098 (80.0%). Part-time attendance was 2,773 (20.0%).

Florida Gulf Coast University is Ranked #560 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, FGCU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank FGCU #560 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at FGCU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the FGCU Diversity Guide.

Florida Gulf Coast University Competes in the NCAA

FGCU has a total of 261 student athletes, 110 men and 151 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics