Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 74.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,120
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,040–1,200
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 23
- Total Enrollment
- 13,809
Admissions Overview
Florida Gulf Coast University is less selective with a 74% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making it accessible to a wide range of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1040-1200 on the SAT or around 23 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's commitment to serving Florida residents, who make up 85% of the student body. FGCU seeks students who want to be part of a growing university culture. The school attracts applicants interested in business programs and Division I athletics at a young institution that's still building its reputation since opening in 1991.