Florida Gulf Coast University's published cost of attendance is $20,807. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,220, middle-income families pay around $10,999, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,829.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $20,807 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,162 |
| Room and Board | $11,107 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,239 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,568 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,220 |
| $30–48k | $8,191 |
| $48–75k | $10,999 |
| $75–110k | $15,450 |
| $110k+ | $18,829 |
Florida Gulf Coast University's published cost of attendance is $20,807. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,220, middle-income families pay around $10,999, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,829. Azimuth ranks Florida Gulf Coast University #175 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Florida Gulf Coast University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the aid available to families who qualify for need-based support. Families should verify current aid policies and application requirements on the institution's financial aid website, as aid packages and eligibility criteria may change year to year. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $17,622, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,946; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,369, median federal debt of $17,622 projects to a monthly payment of about $199 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,369, placing Florida Gulf Coast University in the 44.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,529 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 30.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Florida Gulf Coast University #988 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 297 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,879, ranked #16 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 262 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,722, ranked #116 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 239 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $66,349, ranked #163 nationally in its major. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General reports 198 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,006, ranked #42 nationally in its major.
