FGCU Diversity & Demographics

Above Average When it Comes to Diversity

The overall diversity ranking is created by combining the results of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity.

Ranked #499 nationwide, Florida Gulf Coast University is above average in overall diversity.

This School is Considered Above Average in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse schools offer students the opportunity to study and collaborate with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

Florida Gulf Coast University is ranked #1,028 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

FGCU ranks above average in racial representation.

The faculty's racial diversity is on par with the national average.

Gender Ratio is Pretty Good

Are you seeking a campus with a balanced blend of males to females?

At Florida Gulf Coast University, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at FGCU is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #646 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 6,141 males and 7,713 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Florida Gulf Coast University is lower than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at FGCU is above average.

Above Average Location Diversity

Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.

We took a look at where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending in order to come up with the geographic diversity grade.

About 83.7% of the students attending Florida Gulf Coast University come from within Florida. FGCU's rating of #692 makes it above average in this factor.

What is the Age Diversity of the Students?

Some college students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At Florida Gulf Coast University, 58.9% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank FGCU #1,923 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Often when we speak of diversity, what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of individuals of different ethnicities, cultures, races, religions and financial backgrounds. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ways of thinking, it prepares them for the varied workforce of tomorrow, in addition to inspiring creativity and innovation.

• Is FGCU supporting and attracting learners from all economic backgrounds?

  Schools with higher than average ethnic and location diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as economic backgrounds. Get a better idea of how FGCU supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to FGCU?

  Get in touch with the school to learn about what they are doing to promote diversity, and what student clubs, groups and associations are present that encourage diversified points of views on campus.