Hodges University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Hodges University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fort Myers, Florida with approximately 171 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,602 per year. The graduation rate is 22%, and the typical graduate earns $43,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hodges University was a private university in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. Founded in 1990 in Naples as International College, it was renamed Hodges University in 2007 in recognition of a $12 million donation from local residents Earl and Thelma Hodges. In August 2023, citing declining enrollment and ensuing financial challenges, Hodges University announced plans to close permanently by the end of August 2024. The final day of classes was on August 25, 2024.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 100% freshman retention rate sounds impressive, but only 22% of students actually graduate, which is a serious red flag worth understanding before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $17,600, and the small enrollment of 171 undergrads means you'll likely get personalized attention. Worth considering only if you've had a direct conversation with the school about what's driving that graduation gap and have a clear plan to be in the minority who finish.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (171 undergraduates).
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