More selective than 54% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
81% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 45% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Florida Gulf Coast University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Florida Gulf Coast University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Florida Gulf Coast University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 610 |
| SAT math | 510 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Florida Gulf Coast University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 63% | 530–610 | 510–590 | 20–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 530–620 | 510–590 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Florida Gulf Coast University compared with other Florida colleges?
Florida Gulf Coast University has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Florida Polytechnic University | 58% | 55% | $11,853 |
| 19 | Florida Institute of Technology | 58% | 64% | $35,639 |
| 20 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | 58% | 21% | $18,725 |
| 21 | University of West Florida | 58% | 59% | $9,364 |
| 22 | Florida Gulf Coast University | 63% | 57% | $12,568 |
| 23 | Florida Southern College | 64% | 71% | $28,551 |
| 24 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 65% | 67% | $41,272 |
| 25 | Florida Atlantic University | 66% | 63% | $8,752 |
| 26 | Webber International University | 69% | 28% | $29,529 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at Florida Gulf Coast University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Florida Gulf Coast University admissions questions
What is the Florida Gulf Coast University acceptance rate?
Florida Gulf Coast University accepts 63% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,318 of 16,050 applicants were admitted.
Does Florida Gulf Coast University require the SAT or ACT?
Florida Gulf Coast University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 81% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Florida Gulf Coast University?
The middle 50% of Florida Gulf Coast University first-year students scored 1040–1200 on the SAT and 20–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Florida Gulf Coast University?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,776 of 12,318).
Is Florida Gulf Coast University getting harder to get into?
Florida Gulf Coast University accepted 63% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Florida Gulf Coast University overview