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Florida SouthWestern State College
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Annual Tuition
$3,401
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
39.7%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$43,421
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Florida SouthWestern State College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Fort Myers, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $3,401, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 39.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$13,604
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$13,421
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$120,606
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$254,816
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 40%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Florida SouthWestern State College is $8,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
4
Burglary
3
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
1
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$3,401
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
N/A
Success
39.7%
In-State Cost
$3,401
Age 25+ Students
21.2%
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Working at 6yr
4,104 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Fort Myers
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,329
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,331
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,677
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Fort Myers metropolitan area.