Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Florida Gulf Coast University is 74%. Out of 15,657 applications received in 2023, 11,647 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Florida Gulf Coast University, the regular decision application deadline is March 1 and the application fee costs $30.

Florida Gulf Coast University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Florida Gulf Coast University's admissions stats.

Florida Gulf Coast University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	78%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	49%
Waitlist	No

Florida Gulf Coast University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Florida Gulf Coast University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	–
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	–

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Applying Early to Florida Gulf Coast University?

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Florida Gulf Coast University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1.

Some students apply early because they believe it will help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Florida Gulf Coast University Admissions

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Is Florida Gulf Coast University Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Florida Gulf Coast University is moderately difficult.

In 2022, Florida Gulf Coast University accepted 74% of students, about 11,647 from 15,657 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Florida Gulf Coast University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to nursing, human performance, health science, community health programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to Florida Gulf Coast University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Florida Gulf Coast University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Florida Gulf Coast University

What does Florida Gulf Coast University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Florida Gulf Coast University for more information on admission factors.

Florida Gulf Coast University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Florida Gulf Coast University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Florida Gulf Coast University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Florida Gulf Coast University?

Students admitted to Florida Gulf Coast University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0. Florida Gulf Coast University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 68% submitted a class rank. At Florida Gulf Coast University 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 46% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Florida Gulf Coast University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	51%
3.75 and 3.99	16%
3.50 and 3.74	14%
3.25 and 3.49	9%
3.00 and 3.24	7%
2.50 and 2.9	3%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Florida Gulf Coast University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Florida Gulf Coast University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 78% of Florida Gulf Coast University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 49% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Florida Gulf Coast University?

To be competitive with other Florida Gulf Coast University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1040 and 1200 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Florida Gulf Coast University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1200 and 25% of scored lower than 1040, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Florida Gulf Coast University students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Florida Gulf Coast University students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

To be most competitive at Florida Gulf Coast University, you should strive to earn between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Florida Gulf Coast University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Florida Gulf Coast University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Florida Gulf Coast University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Florida Gulf Coast University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Florida Gulf Coast University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Florida Gulf Coast University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Florida Gulf Coast University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Florida Gulf Coast University.

Does Florida Gulf Coast University accept transfer credits?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Florida Gulf Coast University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Florida Gulf Coast University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Florida Gulf Coast University?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University is not test optional.

What is Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate is 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Florida Gulf Coast University?

❌ Florida Gulf Coast University does not offer early decision.

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