Florida SouthWestern State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5400 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1502 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1422 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #55 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 3 | In Fort Myers |
| #6285 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6321 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6556 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 13,860
- 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.
4,424 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,207 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 | 5065 (37%) |
|---|---|
| White | 4721 (34%) |
| Black or African American | 1756 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1237 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 361 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 341 (2%) |
| Asian | 312 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (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
- $5,767
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
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 | 402 |
|---|---|
| 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 297 bachelor's degrees across 5 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 | 1,510 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 248 | 124 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 100 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 44 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 34 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 20 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 20 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 20 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 19 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 17 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 16 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 15 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 14 | |
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 14 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 13 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 12 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 12 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 10 | |
| Cardiopulmonary Technology & Technologist | 9 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 8 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Music Technology | 2 | |
| Business Analytics | 1 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,043 | 297 |
Florida SouthWestern State College has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 33% | 42% |
Publications & Citations
Florida SouthWestern State College has published 165 scientific papers with 2,071 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 132 |
| 2019 | 6 | 160 |
| 2020 | 13 | 227 |
| 2021 | 6 | 211 |
| 2022 | 18 | 180 |
| 2023 | 7 | 172 |
| 2024 | 12 | 149 |
Notable alumni
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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 | 778 |
| 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 |