by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Florida SouthWestern State College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
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Florida SouthWestern State College was awarded 64 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, FSW is ranked #933 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
FSW also holds the #25 spot on the Best Colleges in Florida ranking.
See all of the rankings for Florida SouthWestern State College.
At Florida SouthWestern State College, the student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Florida SouthWestern State College is 27%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at FSW for first-time, full-time students is 39%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Florida SouthWestern State College.
The current enrollment includes 10,613 undergraduates at FSW.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Florida SouthWestern State College.
The overall average net price of FSW is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for FSW
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,953 | $7,787 | $10,002 | $13,126 | $14,458 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of FSW, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At FSW, approximately 11% of students took out student loans averaging $3,512 a year. That adds up to $14,048 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 12.0%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Florida SouthWestern State College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Florida SouthWestern State College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $43,421 in their early years. This is about 12% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Florida SouthWestern State College make the most money.
Florida SouthWestern State College is a public institution located in Fort Myers, Florida. Fort Myers is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of Florida SouthWestern State College.
Contact information for Florida SouthWestern State College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919 |
| Phone: | 2394899300 |
| Website: | www.fsw.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 14 majors graduated from Florida SouthWestern State College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,159 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,506 | $26,713 |
| Nursing | 312 | $59,119 |
| Allied Health Professions | 306 | $55,102 |
| Business Administration & Management | 135 | $42,230 |
| Computer Programming | 112 | NA |
| Physical Science Technicians | 112 | NA |
| Legal Support Services | 88 | NA |
| Computer Information Systems | 85 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 77 | $40,657 |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
8,797 students took at least one online class at Florida SouthWestern State College.
Learn more about online learning at Florida SouthWestern State College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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