- 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 14,301 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 14,301 students
- In-state tuition: $3,341
- Out-state tuition: $13,039
- Student-teacher ratio: 49:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Florida SouthWestern State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 290 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Florida SouthWestern State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1962
Total Faculty
290 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Florida SouthWestern State College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 49:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Florida SouthWestern State College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,301 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
5,303 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
8,998 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
14,301 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,303 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,998 students
482 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
402 students
174 students
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
41%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,200
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,341 is more than the state average of $3,280. 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 $10,578. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,341
$3,280
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,039
$10,578
Tuition Notes
Competitive tuition rates that have not been raised in over 10 years.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
85%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,050
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Purple, Aqua
School Mascot
Captain Blackbeard
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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