Safety Score
0.62 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
FL Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Florida Gulf Coast University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Fort Myers, FL · 16,167 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 29 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.62 per 1,000 students · national rank #1391.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 16,167 enrolled
Florida Gulf Coast University is a Public institution located in Fort Myers, FL, enrolling approximately 16,167 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 29 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.62 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1391 nationally and #81 within FL.
Florida Gulf Coast University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 29 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.62 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1391 and #81 within FL out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 16,167 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Florida Gulf Coast University is "rape" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 15 in 2021 to 8 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 0.85 incidents per 1,000 students, Florida Gulf Coast University reports 28% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 3 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#1391
Above-average safety
State Rank (FL)
#81
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Florida Gulf Coast University percentile rank 75.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1391 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Florida Gulf Coast University reports 28% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,118
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,162
- Avg Net Price
- $12,568
- Median Debt
- $17,622
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 63%
- SAT Average
- 1114
- SAT Math Range
- 510–590
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 20–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 57%
- Retention Rate
- 83%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,029
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,560
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 362700%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| fondling | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 1 | 63 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 132 |
| weapons | 2023 | 1 | 8 |
| drugs | 2022 | 2 | 104 |
| liquor | 2022 | 2 | 226 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| drugs | 2021 | 2 | 156 |
| liquor | 2021 | 5 | 306 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
Florida Gulf Coast University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
FL
Florida Gulf Coast University
0.62% top marginal rate
NY
Fordham University
2.41% top marginal rate
CA
Los Angeles Pierce College
0.49% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Fordham University
BRONX, NY · 16,153 enrolled
Safety Score 2.41
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA · 16,186 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Long Island University
BROOKVILLE, NY · 16,322 enrolled
Safety Score 0.61
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI · 15,983 enrolled
Safety Score 0.44
Metropolitan Community College Area
OMAHA, NE · 15,964 enrolled
Safety Score 0.31
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Florida Gulf Coast University safe?
Florida Gulf Coast University has a safety score of 0.62 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1391 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Florida Gulf Coast University?
Florida Gulf Coast University reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Florida Gulf Coast University?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Florida Gulf Coast University compare to similar schools?
Florida Gulf Coast University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within FL. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Florida Gulf Coast University have fire safety data?
Yes. Florida Gulf Coast University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Florida Gulf Coast University's Safety Profile
Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL enrolls 16,167 students and has a safety score of 0.62 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1391 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 6 in 2022 to 8 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
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