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FGCU emphasizes innovative, student-centered teaching and learning, promotes and practices environmental sustainability, embraces diversity, nurtures community partnerships, values public service, encourages civic responsibility, and cultivates habits of lifelong learning and the discovery of new knowledge.

Florida Gulf Coast University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #304.

Even though FGCU's main campus survived the worst of Ian, its Vester Marine & Environmental Science Research Field Station in Bonita Springs was damaged by storm surge.

FGCU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, and a member of the ASUN Conference, as well as the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association.

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.

Florida Gulf Coast is an above-average public university located in Florida. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 11,379 undergraduate students. The Florida Gulf Coast acceptance rate is 89%.

The University Police and Safety Department regularly patrols buildings and parking lots. While university campuses are generally safe places, there are no guarantees that you won't become the victim of a crime.

“FGCU was fortunate, as our main campus experienced minimal damage due to Hurricane Ian. For the most part, our losses were more cosmetic, or quick-to-fix, in nature,” Pamela McCabe, coordinator of University Communications and Media Relations, said.