Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public four-year institution located in Fort Myers, Florida, a large suburban area on the state's southwest coast. The university enrolls 18,327 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55.67 out of 100. Its retention rate is 83% (IPEDS 2023) and completion rate is 56% (IPEDS 2023).

FGCU offers applied and health-related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (associate's and bachelor's), Physician Associate/Assistant (bachelor's), Health/Health Care Administration/Management (associate's), and Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (associate's), serving students across a range of career-focused disciplines.

Located in Fort Myers, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University serves the rapidly growing Southwest Florida region, providing graduates with credentials aligned to local healthcare, construction, and administration industries.