Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,807. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Florida residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $6,118 | $25,162 |
| Housing & meals | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,925 | −$2,925 |
| Total cost of attendance | $20,807 | $39,851 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
Florida residents: students may also qualify for Bright Futures, the state's merit scholarship, at eligible Florida colleges. Award amounts by school are coming to this page.
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Florida Gulf Coast University net price compared with other Florida colleges
Florida Gulf Coast University has the 39th-lowest average net price of 80 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Bethune-Cookman University | $12,030 | 31% | $38,518 |
| 36 | Valencia College | $12,037 | 48% | $40,594 |
| 37 | Hobe Sound Bible College | $12,074 | 50% | $39,863 |
| 38 | College of Central Florida | $12,088 | 44% | $38,203 |
| 39 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $12,568 | 57% | $54,560 |
| 40 | The College of the Florida Keys | $13,636 | 34% | $42,508 |
| 41 | Edward Waters University | $13,649 | 28% | $34,782 |
| 42 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $13,739 | 53% | $44,349 |
| 43 | Broward College | $14,506 | 39% | $41,939 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Florida colleges →
Why Florida Gulf Coast University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 63% | $12,568 | 57% | $54,560 | This school |
| Santa Fe College | — | $11,098 | 53% | $41,631 | |
| Eastern Florida State College | — | $6,440 | 52% | $37,195 | |
| Seminole State College of Florida | — | $8,970 | 41% | $41,733 | |
| Indian River State College | — | $3,815 | 45% | $38,315 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Florida Gulf Coast University would cost you $1,470 more per year than Santa Fe College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Florida Gulf Coast University.
- Florida Gulf Coast University gives aided families $5,172 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | Florida Gulf Coast University | Santa Fe College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $20,807 | $14,165 | +$6,642 |
| Average grants | −$8,239 | −$3,067 | −$5,172 |
| You pay | $12,568 | $11,098 | +$1,470 |
“+” means Florida Gulf Coast University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Florida Gulf Coast University cost questions
How much is tuition at Florida Gulf Coast University?
Tuition and fees are $6,118 a year for Florida residents and $25,162 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Florida Gulf Coast University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $20,807 a year for Florida residents living on campus and about $39,851 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Florida Gulf Coast University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,568 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,220; $48–75k pay $10,999; $110k+ pay $18,829. These figures are for Florida residents.
How much debt do Florida Gulf Coast University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,999, and 4.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Florida Gulf Coast University overview