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Edison College
- 8099 College Pky SW
- Fort Myers, FL 33919
- OPEID College Code: 00147700
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- General Phone: (239) 489-9300
- District President: Kenneth Walker
- Website: www.edison.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 11,369

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.edison.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 53%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 10% | 25% | 22% | 22% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,298 | $3,094 | $1,681 | $1,935 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.6% | 11.6% | 9.5% |
| Number in Default | 77 | 103 | 59 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,009 | 884 | 618 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,120 | $2,210 | $1,983 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,964 | $7,964 | $7,740 |
| Books and Supplies | $817 | $696 | $696 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,680 | $4,680 | $3,645 |
| Other Expenses | $3,574 | $2,701 | $2,487 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,123 | $2,701 | $4,287 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,937 | $2,906 | $2,679 |
| Out of State | $8,781 | $8,660 | $8,436 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,191 | $10,287 | $8,811 |
| Out of State | $17,035 | $16,041 | $14,568 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,060 | $7,407 | $6,966 |
| Out of State | $13,904 | $13,161 | $12,723 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,369 Undergraduate: 11,369
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,328 Female: 7,041
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,328 Female: 7,041
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,928 Part-Time: 7,441
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,928 Part-Time: 7,441
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 334 | 3% |
| American Indian | 29 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,147 | 10% |
| Asian | 217 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,829 | 16% |
| White | 7,697 | 68% |
| Unknown | 116 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 705 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,888 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,181 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,675 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,386 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 762 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 579 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 814 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 298 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 32 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 49 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,011 | 375 | 636 |
| Faculty Status | 626 | 113 | 513 |
| Tenured Faculty | 74 | 70 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 620 | 113 | 507 |
| Primarily Instruction | 620 | 113 | 507 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 30 | 30 | - |
| Other Professionals | 106 | 89 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 255 | 143 | 112 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 63 | 19 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,497 (113) | $56,049 (48) | $53,351 (65) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,497 (113) | $56,049 (48) | $53,351 (65) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 15% |
| Asian | 15% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| White | 27% |
| Unknown | 18% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
