Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University
Seal of Florida Gulf Coast University
Motto"Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom"
TypePublic university
EstablishedMay 3, 1991; 33 years ago (1991-05-03)[1]
Parent institution
State University System of Florida
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliation
Endowment$129.3 million (2022)
ChairmanBlake Gable
PresidentAysegul Timur
ProvostMark Rieger
Academic staff
526[2]
Administrative staff
875[2]
Students15,969[3] (fall 2022)
Undergraduates14,024
Postgraduates1,056
Location, ,
United States

26°27′45″N 81°46′22″W / 26.462499°N 81.772898°W / 26.462499; -81.772898
CampusLarge suburb[4], 800 acres (320 ha)[2]
MediaEagle Media
ColorsCobalt blue and emerald green[5]
   
NicknameEagles
Sporting affiliations
MascotAzul the Eagle
Websitefgcu.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University
Location of FGCU
Florida Gulf Coast University is located in the United States
Florida Gulf Coast University
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.

  1. ^ Bland, Thyrie (August 25, 2016). "Fact check: When was FGCU established? 1991 or 1997?". The News-Press. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Fast Facts". Florida Gulf Coast University. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "College Navigator - Florida Gulf Coast University". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "IPEDS-Florida Gulf Coast University".
  5. ^ "Branding and Design Guidelines". University Marketing & Communications. 2022. pp. 10–11. Retrieved October 11, 2023.