Florida SouthWestern State College: Review & Facts

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Florida SouthWestern State College is a medium four-year, public school with 15,145 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1962 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
34
Fair
At Florida SouthWestern State College you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Florida SouthWestern State College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Business, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
65%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Florida SouthWestern State College is relatively low at 65% (below Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Florida SouthWestern State College is very low - 25%. Nearly 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Florida SouthWestern State College is a bit disappointing - 26:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$13,100
Medium
Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - around $9,800 a year. The additional fees at Florida SouthWestern State College beyond tuition are nearly $3,300; this makes it a total of $13,100 per year.

Read the details about Florida SouthWestern State College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Florida SouthWestern State College is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Florida SouthWestern State College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (239) 489-9300 or check Florida SouthWestern State College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,700
Medium
Florida SouthWestern State College provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida SouthWestern State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Florida SouthWestern State College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,700 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Florida SouthWestern State College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Florida SouthWestern State College Location and Maps



Post Address: Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, USA
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