Southwest Florida College
1685 Medical Lane, Fort Myers, FL, 33907-1108 -
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The mission of Southwest Florida College is to provide an education to men and women that will enable them to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Lee County, FL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,572 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 413 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,985 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 89% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 66% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,799 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 1% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $772 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 14% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $529 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 85% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,383 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- With two campuses, one in Tampa and one in Ft. Myers, Southwest Florida College is a private, non-profit and accredited senior college. Southwest Florida College is a Florida career school that offers a future by helping you acquire the skills you need to be in demand in today's competitive workplace. Whether you want education and training for a new career or additional skills that will enhance your performance in your current career, Southwest Florida College's skilled team of professionals has tailored programs that are suited to meet your needs.
- The College offers Associate degrees, diplomas or certificates in Accounting Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Information Technology Management, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Management and Marketing, Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Transcription, Microsoft® Network Engineer and Systems Administrator, Paralegal Studies, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technician, Technical Administration, Medical Records & Coding, Early Childhood Education and Network Security & Computer Forensics.
- The College offers day, evening and weekend classes so that your training fits with your busy schedule. Learn at your convenience and at your own pace.
- Southwest Florida College (Fort Myers and Tampa) is authorized to award Associate of Science degrees by the Commission for Independent Education Colleges and Universities, Department of Education Tallahassee, FL. Southwest Florida College is accredited as a Senior College by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
- Profile last updated: 07/24/2009.
In the News:
- Southwest Florida business briefs: Oct. 12, 2009 (Marco Eagle)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 10:14:45 am
business briefs - Southwest Florida College students choose accelerated programs (The News-Press)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 10:12:52 am
Associate's degrees take two years to complete, and bachelor's degrees take four. - Southwest Florida business briefs: Oct. 12, 2009 (Naples Daily News)
posted on October 11, 2009 at 01:32:20 am
APPOINTMENTS David Brown and Barrett Ross Ginsberg of Eye Centers of Florida have been offered appointments to the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology as Affiliate Assistant Faculty. Shantha Fountain has been named project manager of instructional design and technology at Southwest Florida College. She is a graduate of the school’s Information ... - Admission angst could grow (The News-Press)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 10:15:13 am
FGCU and other state universities may become more selective in their admissions, lopping off prospective students who earned low grade point averages... - Friday nights to college heights: Noel Devine (The News-Press)
posted on August 25, 2009 at 05:17:29 am
Devine will go into the 2009 season as a Heisman Trophy candidate.
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