Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Lee County, Florida near Fort Myers. It is part of the State University System of Florida and is its second youngest member. The university was established on May 3, 1991, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It offers 58 bachelor's degree programs, 25 master's degree programs, 6 doctoral degree programs, and 12 graduate certificates.

Florida Gulf Coast University
Motto"Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom"
TypePublic university
EstablishedMay 3, 1991 (1991-05-03)
Parent institution
State University System of Florida
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliation
  • Space-grant
Endowment$129.3 million (2022)
ChairmanBlake Gable
PresidentAysegul Timur
ProvostMark Rieger
Academic staff
526
Administrative staff
875
Students15,373 (2020)
Undergraduates14,024
Postgraduates1,056
Location, ,
United States

26°27′45″N 81°46′22″W
CampusLarge suburb, 800 acres (320 ha)
MediaEagle Media
ColorsCobalt blue and emerald green
   
NicknameEagles
Sporting affiliations
MascotAzul the Eagle
Websitewww.fgcu.edu
Location of FGCU
Florida Gulf Coast University (the United States)

FGCU's intercollegiate athletic teams, the Eagles, compete in the ASUN Conference in NCAA Division I sports.

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