Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2021
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2019 -2026). This action indicates that the Program has no significant deficiencies.
Profile of Accredited Program
Resort and Hospitality Management
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd.
South Fort Myers, FL 33965
Degrees Awarded:
- BS Resort & Hospitality Management
Program Student Profile
| Program Enrollment – Major | 3 Years Ago 2018-19 | 2 Years Ago 2019-20 | 1 Year Ago 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Students | Summer 2018 326 Fall 2018 484 Spring 2019 456 | Summer 2019 271 Fall 2019 410 Spring 2020 361 | Summer 2020 207 Fall 2020 RHM – 233 RHA – 60 Spring 2021 RHM – 203 RHA- 75 |
| Number of Graduates | 179 | 138 | 81 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | Summer – 29.6:1 Fall – 44:1 Spring – 41.45:1 | Summer – 24.63:1 Fall – 37.27:1 Spring – 40:1 | Summer – 23:1 Fall – 32.5:1 Spring – 30.88:1 |
| Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) | RHM: 95.5% | RHM: 92.4% | RHM/A 96.2% |
| % Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field i.e. Professional Placement within 90 days after graduation | 95% | 84% | |
| % Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation | 4% | 16% | |
| Total Professional Placement and Continuing Education Rate | 99% | 100% |