History
The founding of Florida Gulf Coast University at the advent of a new century is a signal event. It comes at a moment in history when the conditions that formed and sustained American higher education are fundamentally changing, and at a time when rapid shifts wrought by technology and social complexities are altering the very nature of work, knowledge, and human relationships.
Education
Florida Gulf Coast University’s comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students to excel and innovate. Our students, alumni, faculty and staff are actively engaged and environmentally conscious citizens. They serve their communities and inspire others by leading, doing and making a difference.
Research
Florida Gulf Coast University’s comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students to excel and innovate. Our students, alumni, faculty and staff are actively engaged and environmentally conscious citizens. They serve their communities and inspire others by leading, doing and making a difference.
Career
FGCU Career Development Services contributes to the university’s guiding principle of developing the whole person for success in life and work and supports its mission of fulfilling the career expectations of our students.
Florida Gulf Coast University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 149 Scholarships
- 587 Academic Staff
- 15,971 Students
- 303 Students (int'l)
- 9,422 Students (female)
Florida Gulf Coast University Overview
Florida Gulf Coast University Scholarships
Florida Gulf Coast University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Florida Gulf Coast University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based
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Student services
FGCU's offers a wide range of support services to support your success while you are here and beyond.
Housing services
Experience the value, convenience, support and services that you'll only find living on campus. We offer a variety of options for students from their first day on campus through graduation. FGCU's residence halls enhance the value of your college experience with modern, spacious apartments and suites, single bedrooms and lots of extras.
ICT services
Information Technology Services (ITS) primary mission is to deliver reliable, secure, and high quality services to University constituents, in addition to providing the greatest value and supporting the needs of the university. Our goal is to exceed expectations in providing easy-to-use, seamless, and safe technologies; supporting easy communication methods.
Medical services
FGCU provides comprehensive services to ensure your health and safety, including emergency and routine preventive care, counseling and information on health and self care.
Campus life
Our campus and region serve as a living laboratory where life-enhancing discoveries are made. We're an incubator for entrepreneurs who fuel economic development and a cultural resource that enriches life on and around campus. Our sports teams energize the entire region. Inspiring those who inspire others — that’s The FGCU Effect.
Sports facilities
Facilities:
- Aquatics Center
- Alico Arena
- Outdoor Sports Complex (OSC)
- FGCU Softball Complex
- Swanson Stadium
- FGCU Soccer Complex
- FGCU Tennis Complex
Student clubs
Choices run the gamut from ethnic-centered groups such as the Asian Culture Club to the Cake Cause, a group that bakes for charitable organizations. Avid anglers may join the FGCU Fishing Club and share their love of the sport with others. Or participate in the Kamotion Dance Team, a hip-hop, jazz and urban funk dance club at FGCU that specializes not only in dance, but education and service as well.
Accreditation
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
Florida Gulf Coast University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Fort Myers Beach City
Florida Gulf Coast University Student Reviews & Awards
4.8
Based on 4 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Engaging small classes
Being a psychology student, I found all of my professors were extremely immersive in the class. All of them taught upper level and graduate courses as well. My psychology courses never went over 35 students, the biggest class I had was college algebra which was around 60 students. There is a huge variety of clubs on campus for any type of lifestyle. If you are interested in Greek life there is no Greek housing, all of the organizations get a house off campus. There is no football team but I really enjoyed baseball over football anyway so that's not bother me. The Boston Red Sox spring training field is only about a 25 minute drive from the campus. There are about four main bars that everyone goes to so it is easy to be in the scene. And the beach is only a 20 minute drive so I was going to the beach in between classes some days. Off-campus housing is pretty affordable, I myself lived in a apartment with three others and I paid 550 a month which is much lower than what I paid in Orlando. Of course there are other options that or higher quality and higher priced as well. On campus dorms are expensive but the freshman village is amazing and you get your own private bedroom in all villages.
Big Family
FGCU is a great university for students who don't want to feel like they are one in a thousand, they make you feel at home, teachers interact with you, and try to create a inclusive class environment.This school is perfect for those who really want to feel the experience of campus lifestyle, as they do various events and festivals throughout the semester. I had a really good time in here.
Entrepreneurship
The University was very helpful and proactive. i recommend prospects to this institution. In terms of the resources, there ware a myriad of resource available to help in the completion of my degree. What didn't work out so well was that the style of deliverance of the lessons taught was not so professional and thus, had to figure out most of the teachings which results in self teaching.
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