Academics
The Fall 2010 acceptance rate for FGCU is 60.4 percent, more selective than previous terms. US News ranks FGCU as first-tier among Regional Universities in the South. The Lutgert College of business is an AACSB accredited institution, offering undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing. In addition, the college offers the following graduate degrees: Accounting and Taxation, Computer Information Systems and Business Administration (both traditional and executive). Princeton Review also cites it as one of the top 301 business schools in the country. Hospitality Management is a popular major on campus, with students getting the opportunity to gain supervised field work experience at one of many resorts in the area. Professional Golf Management is a unique program with limited access, much like the Nursing, Music and Athletic Training programs. FGCU has a unique requirement prior to graduation, University Colloquium, as it was built in an ecologically sensitive area. The aim of this Colloquium is to educate graduates on the importance of ecology and preservation. FGCU recently announced the addition of a real estate undergraduate degree to begin in fall of 2012 As of 2011, the student body carries an average GPA of 2.97.
The academic demands and qualifications of FGCU students have continued to increase over the years.
| Test Score or GPA (2011) | Score |
| Average ACT (out of a possible 36) | 21.9 |
| Average SAT (out of a possible 1600) | 1032 |
| Average High School GPA (out of 4.0) | 3.35 |
| Average College GPA | 2.97 |
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