Florida Gulf Coast University Acceptance Rate
Fort Myers, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 16,050
- Admitted
- 12,318
- Yield
- 22.5%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate has risen from 58.9% in 2014–15 to 76.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 13,773 to 16,050 (+17%) over that period.
Its 76.7% rate makes Florida Gulf Coast University more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 23%.
Florida Gulf Coast University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 22.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,773 | 8,110 | 58.9% | 2,775 |
| 2015–16 | 13,608 | 8,244 | 60.6% | 2,698 |
| 2016–17 | 15,153 | 8,508 | 56.1% | 2,551 |
| 2017–18 | 13,832 | 8,889 | 64.3% | 2,626 |
| 2018–19 | 14,702 | 9,545 | 64.9% | 2,902 |
| 2019–20 | 13,735 | 9,157 | 66.7% | 2,774 |
| 2020–21 | 15,430 | 11,956 | 77.5% | 2,595 |
| 2021–22 | 14,462 | 12,901 | 89.2% | 3,125 |
| 2022–23 | 15,657 | 11,647 | 74.4% | 2,803 |
| 2023–24 | 16,050 | 12,318 | 76.7% | 2,776 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,184 | 7,740 | 76% |
| Men | 5,859 | 4,573 | 78.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–620 | 81% |
| SAT Math | 510–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 45% |
How Florida Gulf Coast compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate?
Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate is 76.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,318 admitted of 16,050 applicants).
Is Florida Gulf Coast University test optional?
Florida Gulf Coast University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Florida Gulf Coast University?
Florida Gulf Coast University received 16,050 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,318.
What SAT score do you need for Florida Gulf Coast University?
Admitted students at Florida Gulf Coast University typically scored 530–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Florida Gulf Coast University getting harder to get into?
Florida Gulf Coast University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.9% in 2014–15 to 76.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fgcu.edu/.