Florida Gulf Coast University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Florida Gulf Coast University.

Student Body

Florida Gulf Coast University has 16,648 total students. 14,434 are undergraduates and 2,214 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at FGCU over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at FGCU:

Gender

More women than men attend Florida Gulf Coast University. In the undergraduate class, 58% are women and 42% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Florida Gulf Coast University as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Florida Gulf Coast University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Florida Gulf Coast University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.