by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Florida Gulf Coast University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University were $6,118 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $25,162. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,927 in-state and $2,834 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
| Total | $6,118 | $25,162 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Florida Gulf Coast University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Florida Gulf Coast University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In FL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Florida Gulf Coast University lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Florida Gulf Coast University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Florida Gulf Coast University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| One Year Ago | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,191 | $22,328 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at FGCU has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Florida Gulf Coast University, go to the Florida Gulf Coast University Financial Aid page.