Florida SouthWestern State College
Florida SouthWestern State College is one of the forty public 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in a suburb, in Fort Myers.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 15,731 students attend the school. Every year 35% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Florida SouthWestern State College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,436, and fees were $965. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,750 and $3,229 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students15,731 |
Student to Faculty Ratio29:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate- |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1966 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1996 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/2012 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $81/credit | |
In State Students | $81/credit | |
Out of State Students | $325/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,645 | $3,645 | $14,625 |
ADN | 70 | $5,670 | $5,670 | $22,750 |
BSN | 125 | $10,125 | $10,125 | $40,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 77% of Florida SouthWestern State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 56% | $4,782 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $924 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $1,926 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $3,500 |
Federal Student Loans | 48% | $3,420 |
Private Loans | -- | $11,029 |
$8,529
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,910 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,981 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,478 |
$75,001 to $110,000$12,404 |
Over $110,000$12,257 |
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Student Population
15,731
Undergrads
0
Graduates
9,805
Women
5,926
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
46% |
Hispanic |
30% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.