A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at FSW are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 93% more female students than male students enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College with a gender ratio of 15% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FSW has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
15%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,110
|
| Women |
2,137
|
FSW serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 28.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 61.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133508 IPEDS survey data for Florida SouthWestern State College.
Last updated February 24, 2025