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Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL · Suburb · 11,052 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) in Fort Myers is highly regarded for offering affordable, career-focused degrees, with its strongest and most popular programs housed in the School of Health Professions—particularly its acclaimed Nursing program—alongside robust Business and Education pathways. The campus culture is dynamic and engaging, offering students a vibrant collegiate experience with over 80 clubs, competitive NJCAA athletics, and the rare state-college benefit of modern, on-campus residential housing at Lightfoot Hall. What truly sets FSW apart is its state-of-the-art Suncoast Credit Union Arena and its seamless "Destination FGCU" partnership, which guarantees qualified graduates admission to Florida Gulf Coast University. This unique combination provides prospective students with a highly supportive, cost-effective launchpad that delivers a traditional university feel at a fraction of the cost.


Wikipedia:Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is a public college in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. It is a member of the Florida College System.

Location
Fort Myers, FL, 33919 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
RSW · Fort Myers
8 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,254
Out-of-state COA
$23,832
Avg net price
$7,247
Room & board
$11,185
In-state tuition
$3,401
Out-of-state tuition
$12,979
Books & supplies
$1,470/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,011
$30–48k
$6,484
$48–75k
$8,516
$75–110k
$11,200
$110k+
$13,337
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
39%
Transfer-out rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
45%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,028
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,421
Median debt
$8,000
Monthly loan payment
$85
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,500$9,164
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,441
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
27
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$25,854
Independent students
29%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
62%
Race & ethnicity
White
32%
Hispanic
40%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,028
10 years after entry
$43,421
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing124
Business Administration, Management and Operations100
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods44
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other20
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions9
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Institutional
Endowment
$49M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
28%
Avg faculty salary
$7,052/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,739
Federal loan rate
11%

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