Florida SouthWestern State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Florida residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 10,613 students.
About This School
Florida SouthWestern State College is a public institution located in Fort Myers, Florida with approximately 10,613 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,249 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is a public college in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. It is a member of the Florida College System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $8,249/year average net price and a remarkably low median debt of $5,000 at graduation, FSW is one of the most affordable paths to a degree in Florida — making it a smart choice for students who need to keep costs down. However, the 39% graduation rate is a real concern and worth asking about, as it suggests many students don't finish, whether due to financial pressures, academic challenges, or life circumstances. If you enroll with a clear plan, strong support system, and ideally transfer ambitions to a four-year school, FSW can work well — but go in with eyes open.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,613 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Florida SouthWestern State College
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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