Florida SouthWestern State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5377 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1498 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1414 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #53 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 3 | In Fort Myers |
| #6170 of 6,670 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 14,301
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- fsw.edu
Florida SouthWestern State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Florida SouthWestern State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,480 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,317 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Florida SouthWestern State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 5459 (38%) |
|---|---|
| White | 4671 (33%) |
| Black or African American | 1749 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1234 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 440 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 362 (3%) |
| Asian | 301 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,938
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,436 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,436 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,750 |
| Fee in-district | $965 |
| Fee in-state | $965 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,229 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 396 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,060 |
| Room charge | $7,060 |
| Meal charge | $3,000 |
Florida SouthWestern State College majors
Florida SouthWestern State College has granted 279 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1,506 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 211 | 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 91 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 58 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 20 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 19 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 17 | |
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 16 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 16 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 14 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 14 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 13 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 13 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 13 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 13 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | |
| Cardiopulmonary Technology & Technologist | 11 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 11 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Music Technology | 3 | |
| Business Analytics | 2 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 1,997 | 279 |
Florida SouthWestern State College has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 33% | 44% |
Publications & Citations
Florida SouthWestern State College has published 174 scientific papers with 2,183 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 | 1 | 20 |
| 2002 | 0 | 23 |
| 2003 | 3 | 31 |
| 2004 | 5 | 26 |
| 2005 | 4 | 22 |
| 2006 | 0 | 29 |
| 2007 | 0 | 32 |
| 2008 | 2 | 30 |
| 2009 | 7 | 27 |
| 2010 | 1 | 42 |
| 2011 | 1 | 47 |
| 2012 | 0 | 59 |
| 2013 | 1 | 43 |
| 2014 | 5 | 60 |
| 2015 | 6 | 65 |
| 2016 | 10 | 72 |
| 2017 | 30 | 118 |
| 2018 | 8 | 133 |
| 2019 | 6 | 159 |
| 2020 | 13 | 227 |
| 2021 | 6 | 211 |
| 2022 | 18 | 180 |
| 2023 | 7 | 172 |
| 2024 | 12 | 154 |
| 2025 | 11 | 144 |
Notable alumni
-
Matt Caldwell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Matthew H. Caldwell is an American Republican politician and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2010-2018. Caldwell was the Republican nominee for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture in 2018. He has served the elected Lee County Property Appraiser since 2020.
General info
| Founded | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Motto | A Higher Degree of You |
| Colors | purple, aqua |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 821 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, Florida, 33919 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 86,000 |
| Phone | 2394899300 |