Costs in Florida Gulf Coast University
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Average Per Year After Aid: $10,834
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Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42%
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Average Aid Package: $9,421
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Financial Aid Application Due: June 30
Tuition
Average Net Price by Household Income
<$30k
$8,132 per year
$30-48k
$6,842 per year
$48-75k
$9,549 per year
$75-110k
$12,558 per year
$110k+
$13,888 per year
Sticker Price
In-State Tuition
$3,152 per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,289 per year
Other Costs
Housing
$11,107 per year
Books and Supplies
$1,200 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,750 per year
Transportation
$2,750 per year
Financial Aid
Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.
Distribution Details
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Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42%
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Freshmen With Need and Received Financial Aid: 70%
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Percent of Need Met: 60%
Aid Package Details
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Average Aid Packages Awarded
$9,421
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Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award
Scholarships and grants don’t need to be paid back.
$7,433
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Need-Based Loan Amount
Loans must be paid back.
$3,665
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Non-Need-Based Aid
$1,662
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Debt at Graduation
The typical amount of loans a student must pay back.
$26,720
Tuition Guarantee Plans
Tuition at time of first enrollment guaranteed only to students making advance payment
Financial Aid Dates
The last day to apply for financial aid or turn in related paperwork.
Applications received prior to this date will be given the strongest consideration. Still apply for financial aid if you don’t make this due date.
When students receive a letter with the amount and types of aid the college is offering.
The deadline for students to respond to the college’s aid offer.
Research
In 2015–16, nearly $10 million in funds were granted for research. Research institutes include the Biotechnology Research Group; the Lucas Center for Real Estate; Coastal Watershed Institute; Center for Environmental & Sustainability Education; FGCU Center for Leadership and Innovation; Florida Institute of Government; Center for Positive Aging; Whitaker Center for Science, Mathematics & Technology Education; Institute for Youth and Justice Studies, and the Regional Economic Research Institute. Since FGCU opened, the total funds awarded for research amount to $204.8 million as of 2016.