Established in 1991, Florida Gulf Coast University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Fort Myers (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 29 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 