Florida SouthWestern State College

8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Edison State College is a comprehensive public college dedicated to educational excellence in programs ranging from continuing education to the baccalaureate degree. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be productive citizens by helping them develop academic and professional proficiencies; to think logically, critically, and analytically; to communicate effectively; to seek and evaluate information; and to act with sound judgment in the interest of our global community.

School Highlights

Florida SouthWestern State College serves 15,141 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 15,141 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,341
  • Out-state tuition: $13,039
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Florida SouthWestern State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 824 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Florida SouthWestern State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
824 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Florida SouthWestern State College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Florida SouthWestern State College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,141 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
6,032 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
9,109 students
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,032 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,109 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
402 students
174 students
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
32%
29%
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% Black
10%
16%
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% White
47%
41%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
5%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
11.81%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,200
$31,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,341 is less than the state average of $3,893. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,039 is more than the state average of $10,705. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,341
$3,893
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,039
$10,705
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,050
$9,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Edison's Collier County Campus opened in March of 1992. The beautiful campus is located on a 80-acre site near State Road 951 and Rattlesnake Hammock Road, in east Naples. The Charlotte County Campus opened in 1997. Located on a wooded site on Airport Road in Punta Gorda, the campus is an excellent addition to the Charlotte area. Edison State also provides Outreach services to students in Hendry and Glades counties. Edison State College is governed by its District Board of Trustees composed of nine representatives from Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades and Lee Counties. The members are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor of Florida. Currently about 340 professional and support staff members provide the full-time instructional and support services for the more than 15,000 credit and nearly 3,000 non-credit students who participate in Edison courses and programs each year. The Lee County Campus is located on approximately 140 acres between College Parkway and Cypress Lake Drive in South Lee County. Courses of study leading to Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or certificate programs, as well as non-credit Continuing Education classes are offered at the Lee County Campus. The campus is made up of one and two story classroom buildings including: library, bookstore, cafeteria, student center, auditorium, and specialized laboratories for science, computer science, nursing, health technologies, and college preparatory classes. The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and the Gallery of Fine Art are located on Lee County Campus. Student Services include prospective student relations, admission advising, registration assistance, transfer student advising, retention, coordination of financial aid and scholarships, job announcement and placement support, and community college articulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Florida SouthWestern State College cost?
Florida SouthWestern State College's tuition is approximately $3,341 for In-State students and $13,039 for Out-State students.
What is Florida SouthWestern State College's ranking?
Florida SouthWestern State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 15,141 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,341
  • Out-state tuition: $13,039
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,893 per year for in-state students and $10,705 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,548 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 90%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Florida is Miami Ad School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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