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$3,401Tuition
10,613Students
39%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,421Earnings
Public4-yearNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,401
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,979
Average Net Price
$8,249
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,044
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,755
Books & Supplies
$1,950
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,395
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$85/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
45.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
10.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,953
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,787
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,002
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,126
$110,001+ $14,458

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $15,395 sticker price at Florida SouthWestern State College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,953 annually, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $14,458. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $28,000 to $58,000. The college serves as an affordable stepping stone in Southwest Florida's competitive higher education market.

Graduates typically leave with $8,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $85. With median earnings hitting $43,421 ten years after graduation, that debt burden remains manageable compared to four-year universities. About 34% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the college's role serving working-class families in the Fort Myers area.

Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. They pay roughly half what middle-class families do, making this one of Florida's most accessible college options for first-generation students.

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