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| Motto | "Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom" |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | May 3, 1991[1] |
Parent institution | State University System of Florida |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliation | |
| Endowment | $129.3 million (2022) |
| Chairman | Blake Gable |
| President | Aysegul Timur |
| Provost | Mark Rieger |
Academic staff | 526[2] |
Administrative staff | 875[2] |
| Students | 15,969[3] (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 14,024 |
| Postgraduates | 1,056 |
| Location | , , United States 26°27′45″N 81°46′22″W / 26.462499°N 81.772898°W |
| Campus | Large suburb[4], 800 acres (320 ha)[2] |
| Media | Eagle Media |
| Colors | Cobalt blue and emerald green[5] |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Azul the Eagle |
| Website | www |
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  Location of FGCU  Florida Gulf Coast University (the United States) | |
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.[2]
FGCU's intercollegiate athletic teams, the Eagles, compete in the ASUN Conference in NCAA Division I sports.
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