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Florida SouthWestern State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 402
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Fort Myers, Florida, FSW State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Florida SouthWestern State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Florida SouthWestern State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at FSW State is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,401

Cost of attendance at Florida SouthWestern State College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,979

Cost of attendance at Florida SouthWestern State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Florida SouthWestern State College received on average $5,514 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,514
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 980 53% $5,142 $5,039,505
Other Federal Grant 1,144 61% $4,925 $5,634,567
State Grant/Scholarships 615 33% $2,731 $1,679,705
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 956 51% $1,329 $1,270,279
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,557 84% $5,514 $8,584,551

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida SouthWestern State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida SouthWestern State College students is 40.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.0%.

40.0%

  • asian 55.2% 16 students
  • African American 34.3% 57 students
  • white 38.5% 294 students
  • unknown 35.0% 21 students
  • hispanic 42.9% 224 students
  • International Students 46.7% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 41.5% 17 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Florida SouthWestern State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida SouthWestern State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training