Florida SouthWestern State College
Florida SouthWestern State College is a public community college in Fort Myers, Florida, with about 11,052 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $3,401 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,401
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,247 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,052 38.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.21%
Florida SouthWestern State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Florida SouthWestern State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Florida SouthWestern State College?
Florida SouthWestern State College is located in Fort Myers, FL (ZIP 33919).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Florida SouthWestern State College public or private?
Florida SouthWestern State College is a Public institution.
How much does Florida SouthWestern State College cost?
Published tuition: $3,401 in-state, $12,979 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,247.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,011 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,484 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,516 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,200 |
| $110,001+ | $13,337 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,604.
How big is Florida SouthWestern State College?
Total enrollment: 11,052 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Florida SouthWestern State College?
150%-time completion rate: 39.21%.
What do graduates of Florida SouthWestern State College earn?
Median earnings: $37,028 six years after entry; $43,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,000.
34.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Florida SouthWestern State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (3,159 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,506 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (312 completions)
- CIP 510904 (261 completions)
- CIP 410301 (112 completions)
- CIP 520299 (91 completions)
- CIP 220302 (88 completions)
- CIP 110201 (86 completions)
- General Computer & Information Sciences (85 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (58 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Florida SouthWestern State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.21%; median earnings $43,421 at 10 years; net price $7,247. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,401
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida SouthWestern State College was $3,401.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,247
2024 Value
In 2024 Florida SouthWestern State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,247.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,988 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,247 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,604 4-Year In-State Tuition
$51,916 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Florida SouthWestern State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Florida SouthWestern State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Florida SouthWestern State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,281 | $12,979 | $11,702 |
| 2014 | $3,341 | $13,039 | $10,436 |
| 2015 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $8,958 |
| 2016 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $9,966 |
| 2017 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $8,664 |
| 2018 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $9,027 |
| 2019 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $8,100 |
| 2020 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $7,950 |
| 2021 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $8,547 |
| 2022 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $8,149 |
| 2023 | $3,401 | $12,979 | $8,249 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Florida SouthWestern State College in 2024 is 11,052 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
39.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Florida SouthWestern State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Florida SouthWestern State College.
Return on Investment
$8,000 Median Student Debt
$43,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1397.90% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Florida SouthWestern State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 1,506 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 312 completions
CIP 51.0904: 261 completions
CIP 41.0301: 112 completions
CIP 52.0299: 91 completions
CIP 22.0302: 88 completions
CIP 11.0201: 86 completions
General Computer & Information Sciences: 85 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 58 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 3,159 completions
Most popular programs at Florida SouthWestern State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Florida SouthWestern State College graduates.
About
Florida SouthWestern State College is a public institution located in Fort Myers, FL, offering 42 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 11,052 students. The institution maintains a 39.21% graduation rate. Approximately 34.70% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.21% graduation rate at Florida SouthWestern State College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Florida SouthWestern State College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,401 and average net price is $7,247 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Florida SouthWestern State College earn?
Median earnings are $37,028 six years after entry and $43,421 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Florida SouthWestern State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Florida SouthWestern State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,000.
How big is Florida SouthWestern State College?
Total enrollment is about 11,052 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Florida SouthWestern State College public or private?
Florida SouthWestern State College is a public institution located in Fort Myers, FL.
Is Florida SouthWestern State College an HBCU?
No. Florida SouthWestern State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Florida SouthWestern State College a tribal college?
No. Florida SouthWestern State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Florida SouthWestern State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Florida SouthWestern State College reports 40.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Florida SouthWestern State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Florida SouthWestern State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.