Overview

Florida SouthWestern State College is a 2-year institution located in Fort Myers, FL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL  33919

Contact FSW Admissions
Email: admissions@fsw.edu
Phone: 239-489-9054
Fax: 239-489-9094

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Technology/technician
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Information Technology
Network And System Administration/administrator
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Cardiopulmonary Technology/technologist
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Opticianry/ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Business Analytics
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Forensic Science And Technology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,635

Applied

4,948

Accepted

13,797

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,302

Females Applied

2,873

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,333

Males Applied

2,075

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.1

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 29th	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 31st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

2,754

In-state

18,096

Out-of-state

2,754

In-district

Fees

1,018

Full-time student fees

11,185

Room & board

7,060

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

6,172

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,004

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,461

Avg. Loan Aid

2,588

Avg. Grant Aid

5,119

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

47%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

2%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,797

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	36.92%
Black or African American	12.67%
White or Caucasian	33.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	2.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	2.5%
Other	8.66%

Gender

Male (37.42%)

Female (62.58%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	3%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Involvement Fair, Haunted College and Buc Bash

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Sustainability Club, Cyber Club, National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), Legal Studies and Book Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
App for students, faculty, and staff to receive alerts

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball	No
Softball	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No
Softball	No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

500

Total Faculty

28:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 197

Part-time - 303

Male - 224

Female - 274