Southwest Florida College

1685 Medical Lane, Fort Myers, FL, 33907-1108
Tel: (239)939-4766
Private for-profit | 2,300 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Southwest Florida College serves 2,300 students (92% of students are full-time).
  • Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body.
  • Southwest Florida College is one of 4 community colleges within Lee County, FL.

School Overview:
Southwest Florida College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level Four or more years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 97 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,300 students 1,418 students
# Full-Time Students		 2,114 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 186 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 22% 6%
% Black		 18% 15%
% White		 58% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $11,880 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $11,880 $8,679
 

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).

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