Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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Florida Gulf Coast University

Work 10501 FGCU Boulevard S Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Work(239) 590-7878
Web site: http://www.fgcu.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
Universities-Master's (South)

Overview : Florida Gulf Coast University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1991
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 8,155
Setting suburban
Endowment: $34,706,550
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 6/2
Application fee: $30
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 76.3 %
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 In-state: $3,979; Out-of-state: $17,248
Mission  
School mission Florida Gulf Coast University is located on 760 acres of restored wetlands that serve as a laboratory for the environmental colloquium required of all students. This new high-tech campus has already attracted over 5500 intellectually curious students excited about the opportunity to explore knowledge and conduct research under the encouraging direction of talented professors recruited from across the nation. Students enjoy an active learning environment and career-relevant training in small classes that assure student-centered learning. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Professions, and Public Services.

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