Florida Gulf Coast University

10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565

Public 4-year
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The BSW Program at Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #130 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.25% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

58.7% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $12,863 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $13,585 median across the 14 BSW colleges in Florida. 26.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

16,612
Total Students
14,463
Undergraduates
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

63%
Acceptance Rate
12,956 admitted out of 20,422 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Required
College Prep: Required

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
530 - 610
Math
510 - 590
80% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
20 - 25
English
19 - 24
Math
17 - 24
45% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
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Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$6,118
Out-of-State
$25,162

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$12,863
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $8,220
$30,001 - $48,000 $8,191
$48,001 - $75,000 $10,999
$75,001 - $110,000 $15,450
$110,001+ $18,829
26%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Students Borrowing
$7,873
Avg. Loan Amount
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Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

59%
Overall
58%
Full-Time
59%
Part-Time
61%
First-Time Students
62%
Transfer Students
23%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 44%
6-Year Completion 57%
8-Year Completion 59%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
42.1%
Female
57.9%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
16%
Some Distance
67.9%
No Distance
16.1%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
10%
Some Distance
73.8%
No Distance
16.2%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
51.3%
Black or African American
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
25.3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
2.4%
Non-Resident Alien
2.5%
Unknown
11.4%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
2395901000
Address
10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
IPEDS ID
433660

Quick Links

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Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Community Social Worker $71,900

Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
School Social Worker $69,620

K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Healthcare Social Worker $67,880

Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Mental Health Social Worker $60,280

Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Substance Abuse Social Worker $60,280

Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
Child & Family Social Worker $59,550

County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.