Florida SouthWestern State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5346 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1499 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1419 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #52 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 3 | In Fort Myers |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 14,326
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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.
4,551 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,884 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
| White | 5158 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5068 (35%) |
| Black or African American | 1786 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1221 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 373 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 339 (2%) |
| Asian | 308 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 27 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (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
- $5,728
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
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 371 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 | 1,657 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 275 | 159 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 99 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 76 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 37 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 24 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 22 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 22 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 20 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 20 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 17 | |
| Cardiopulmonary Technology & Technologist | 15 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 15 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 14 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 14 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 11 | |
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 10 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,240 | 371 |
Florida SouthWestern State College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 35% | 46% |
Publications & Citations
Florida SouthWestern State College has published 142 scientific papers with 1,410 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Geology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 3 | 10 |
| 2004 | 4 | 9 |
| 2005 | 3 | 14 |
| 2006 | 0 | 10 |
| 2007 | 0 | 16 |
| 2008 | 2 | 18 |
| 2009 | 7 | 20 |
| 2010 | 1 | 25 |
| 2011 | 2 | 38 |
| 2012 | 0 | 37 |
| 2013 | 1 | 33 |
| 2014 | 5 | 53 |
| 2015 | 6 | 53 |
| 2016 | 8 | 57 |
| 2017 | 29 | 93 |
| 2018 | 8 | 106 |
| 2019 | 6 | 124 |
| 2020 | 13 | 174 |
| 2021 | 5 | 170 |
| 2022 | 18 | 148 |
| 2023 | 6 | 139 |
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, representing the 79th District, which includes northern Lee County, stretching from Lehigh Acres to North Fort Myers, from 2012 to 2018. Caldwell previously represented the 73rd District from 2010 to 2012.
General info
| Founded | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Motto | A Higher Degree of You |
| Colors | purple, aqua |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 763 |
| 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 |