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Florida SouthWestern State College

#2060 in US ranking Fort Myers, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$12,462
Tuition & fees
$3,772
Avg. aid
$3,587
Receiving aid
83%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$53,604
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Florida SouthWestern State College?

FSW's reported recurring student events include an Involvement Fair, Haunted College, and Buc Bash. They represent different ways to participate: finding student groups, joining a Halloween-themed activity, and attending a Buccaneers-themed campus gathering.

Event dates, activities, and locations can change from year to year. Students should use the current campus activities calendar rather than assume an event takes place on every campus or follows the same format each term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Florida SouthWestern State College?

FSW has offered student housing at its Lee campus, including coeducational accommodations. Housing availability does not mean every student lives on campus or that a place is guaranteed; applicants need to check current eligibility, capacity, contract dates, and application steps.

Housing and dining choices should be evaluated together. A prospective resident should confirm what a housing contract includes, whether a meal plan is required or available, and which food services operate during evenings, weekends, and breaks. Students based at other FSW locations should not assume Lee-campus housing or dining is adjacent to their classes, while commuters should budget separately for meals and travel.

Florida SouthWestern State College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

62

Florida SouthWestern State College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
30:1
Undergraduates living on campus
95%
Campus size
420 acres

Florida SouthWestern State College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 5

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Florida SouthWestern State College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Richard H. Rush Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Florida SouthWestern State College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Florida SouthWestern State College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.