Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Florida Gulf Coast admits about 6 in 10 applicants (63%). That puts it in the "Accessible in-state, Selective out of state" tier, more selective than 72% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (63% and 64%).
$30 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Florida applicants were admitted at 88%, applicants from other states at 53%, and international applicants at 35%.
All applicants in the same class: 63%
Of those admitted, 40% from Florida enrolled, against 6.2% from other states and 33% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
21% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Applying early
Restrictive early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 15
Restrictive early action: applicants agree not to apply to other colleges' early plans, with exceptions the college sets.
Where you stand
How Florida Gulf Coast reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is important. This college reports (average 4.12), so its GPA figures can't show how crowded unweighted GPAs are. Scores are required. 80% of first-years sent an SAT and 45% an ACT. Of the 62% whose high school reported a rank, 22% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Very important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Very important | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Very important | ||||
| Work experience | Very important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
88% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 63% of first-year applicants
2,099 applied · 1,843 admitted · 1,091 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.5
Minimum high school GPA: 2.5
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by November 1 for fall 2025.
- Priority date: March 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 YEAR.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 4.12, weighted
This average gives extra points for honors and AP courses, so it runs above 4.0 and can't be compared with an unweighted GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
At colleges with a weighted average, the “4.0” band seems to hold every GPA of 4.0 or more.
- 4.056%
- 3.75–3.9915%
- 3.50–3.7414%
- 3.25–3.499%
- 3.00–3.244%
- below 3.02%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.50–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 56.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 15.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 14.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 9.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 4.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 2.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
22% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 50% in the top quarter, of the 62% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Florida Gulf Coast University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1120 on the SAT, 50 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students entering in fall 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
66% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
59% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
56% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
61% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
51% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 79% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 45% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
2,139 studentssubmitted ACT
1,195 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Florida Gulf Coast University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;Florida Gulf Coast University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Florida Gulf Coast University Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Florida Gulf Coast University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)