Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Official telephone: (239) 590-1000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 590-3428
Website:
www.fgcu.edu
| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and early January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held throughout the year. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three summer sessions, one of 12 weeks and two of six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
management, communication, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
liberal studies, counseling, acute care nurse practitioner |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
78% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
23:1 |
| Total faculty: |
374 men, 335 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
246 men, 201 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
128 men, 134 women |
| Graduation rate: |
49% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
no |
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University) |
| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Child/Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Communication
- Community Health Science
- Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Forensic Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Forensic Studies
- Health Sciences
- History
- Integrated Studies
- Journalism
- Legal Studies
- Management
- Marine Science
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Performance
- Music Therapy
- Nursing
- PGA Golf Management
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Resort/Hospitality Management
- Secondary Biology Education
- Secondary Mathematics Education
- Secondary Social Science Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Theatre
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Doctorates
- Education
- Nursing Practice
- Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy-Transitional
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Master's Degrees
- Accounting/Taxation
- Business Administration
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Computer Information Systems
- Counseling
- Criminal Forensic Studies
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Curriculum/Instruction
- Education
- Educational Technology
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Executive Business Administration
- Forensic Studies
- Health Science
- Information Systems
- Mental Health Counseling
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Educator
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy-Transitional
- Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
- Public Administration
- Reading Education
- School Counseling
- Social Work
- Special Education
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- neither credit nor placement for DANTES
- neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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