Florida SouthWestern State College

4 Year
Fort Myers, FL
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Overview

Total enrollment

14,301

Location Fort Myers, Florida
Website fsw.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) operates its main campus in Fort Myers, Florida, with additional locations in Naples, Punta Gorda, and LaBelle serving Southwest Florida's five-county region. The Fort Myers campus features modern academic buildings and facilities spread across 140 acres, including the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and the Suncoast Credit Union Arena, which hosts the college's basketball programs. Originally established in 1962 as Edison Junior College, FSW transitioned to a four-year state college in 2014, offering bachelor's degrees in addition to associate degrees and certificates. The college maintains a strong focus on healthcare education, business administration, and education programs, with notable facilities including a nursing simulation center and dental hygiene clinic. Students can access on-campus housing at LightHouse Commons, a residential facility that accommodates approximately 400 students.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Florida Resident Tuition

$3,401

Out of State Resident Tuition

$12,979

Breakdown

Tuition $3,401
Books and Supplies $1,470
Other Fees $965
Room and Board $11,185
Budget for Other Expenses $5,403
Total One Year Cost $22,424

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Florida SouthWestern State College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 56% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 26% in Health Professions, and 5% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.