Outcomes at Florida Gulf Coast
Graduation Rate
58.53%
Transfer-out Rate
10.20%
Retention Rate
81.00%
The graduation rate at Florida Gulf Coast University is 58.53% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. 1,458 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,491 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 50.14%.
The transfer-out rate is 10.20% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The retention rate (full-time students) is 81% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Florida Gulf Coast University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Florida Gulf Coast University. 1,458 students have completed and 254 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 54 students still enrolled and 725 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,491 | 2,491 |
| Completers | 1,458 (58.53%) | 1,458 |
| Transfer-out | 254 (10.20%) | 254 |
| Still Enrolled | 54 (2.17%) | 54 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 725 (29.10%) | 725 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,021 students have completed in 4 years and additional 357 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,021 (40.99%) |
339 (31.39%) |
682 (48.33%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 357 (14.33%) |
202 (18.70%) |
155 (10.99%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 80 (3.21%) |
50 (4.63%) |
30 (2.13%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58.53% (1,458/2,491) | 54.72% (591/1,080) | 61.45% (867/1,411) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 85.71% (6/7) | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (5/5) |
| Asian | 58.33% (21/36) | 50.00% (7/14) | 63.64% (14/22) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 57.60% (72/125) | 52.63% (30/57) | 61.76% (42/68) |
| Hispanic | 55.53% (266/479) | 50.23% (109/217) | 59.92% (157/262) |
| White | 59.80% (1,034/1,729) | 57.16% (419/733) | 61.75% (615/996) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (3/6) | 0.00% (0/2) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Two or More Race | 47.76% (32/67) | 37.93% (11/29) | 55.26% (21/38) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (9/18) | 40.00% (4/10) | 62.50% (5/8) |