SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE
- 1685 Medical Lane
- Fort Myers, FL 33907
- OPEID College Code: 02278800
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- General Phone: (239) 939-4766
- President: Gregory H. Jones
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,432
- Read Reviews (5)
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Southwest Florida College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.swfc.edu
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Southwest Florida College is to provide an education to men and women enabling them to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private Not-For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
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- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 90% | 63% | 51% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,172 | $3,159 | $644 | $2,032 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.1% | 11.6% | 6.6% |
| Number in Default | 125 | 149 | 100 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,233 | 1,283 | 1,506 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $11,340 | $10,800 | $9,710 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $11,340 | $10,800 | $9,710 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,340 | $10,800 | $9,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,089 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,011 | $6,840 | $6,561 |
| Other Expenses | $4,086 | $4,599 | $4,230 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,519 | $4,599 | $3,294 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $12,450 | $11,910 | $10,799 |
| In-State | $12,450 | $11,910 | $10,799 |
| Out of State | $12,450 | $11,910 | $10,799 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $23,547 | $23,349 | $21,590 |
| In-State | $23,547 | $23,349 | $21,590 |
| Out of State | $23,547 | $23,349 | $21,590 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $15,969 | $15,348 | $14,093 |
| In-State | $15,969 | $15,348 | $14,093 |
| Out of State | $15,969 | $15,348 | $14,093 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Accounting Degree | - | 14 | - |
| Business Administration Degree | - | - | 33 |
| Hotel Administration Degree | - | 6 | - |
| Marketing Degree | - | 30 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer Programming Degree | - | 4 | - |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Degree | - | - | - |
| Computer Systems Networking Degree | - | - | - |
| Information Technology Degree | - | 1 | - |
| Web and Digital Design Degree | - | 5 | - |
| Education | |||
| Early Childhood Education Degree | - | 26 | 1 |
| Elementary Education Degree | - | - | - |
| Engineering Technology | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology Degree | 2 | 13 | - |
| Drafting and Design Degree | - | 24 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Massage Therapy Degree | 14 | 6 | - |
| Medical Administration Degree | - | 37 | - |
| Medical Insurance Coding Degree | 57 | - | - |
| Surgical Technology Degree | - | 35 | - |
| Medical Records Technology Degree | - | 7 | - |
| Medical Assistant Degree | 5 | 39 | - |
| Legal Professions and Studies | |||
| Paralegal Degree | - | 13 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | |||
| Law Enforcement Administration Degree | - | 52 | 18 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Graphic Design Degree | - | 40 | - |
| Interior Design Degree | - | 52 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,432 Undergraduate: 2,432
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 625 Female: 1,807
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 625 Female: 1,807
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,170 Part-Time: 262
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,170 Part-Time: 262
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 10 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 33 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 6 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 217 | 9% |
| Ages 20-21 | 316 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 408 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 487 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 293 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 216 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 321 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 162 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 292 | 160 | 132 |
| Faculty Status | 161 | 40 | 121 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 161 | 40 | 121 |
| Primarily Instruction | 161 | 40 | 121 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 32 | 32 | - |
| Other Professionals | 68 | 64 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 21 | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,007 (40) | $48,913 (15) | $47,463 (25) |
| Instructor | $48,007 (40) | $48,913 (15) | $47,463 (25) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,279 (40) | $40,020 (15) | $38,834 (25) |
| Instructor | $39,279 (40) | $40,020 (15) | $38,834 (25) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Unknown | 24% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
Southwest Florida College Reviews
5 Reviews Submitted For Southwest Florida College
- Reviewed on: May 02, 2012
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- Too bad you cannot give less than one star. When you enroll you are told about the lifetime placement assistance. You put up (or borrow) the $30,000 required for a "state of the art" degree and then hope for a night job at 7-11, because for most students, that is all a degree from Southwest Florida College is worth. Almost all adjunct instructors who really are only doing it for a few extra bucks and will admit it as well, program directors never available. a registrar's office that won't take phone calls and makes you sit in the lobby until you give up and leave. And the financial office, better known as the business office is more like organized crime than a college. Excess charges, charges for non-existent items, over charging and so forth. Owners and operators, something called SFC Acquisitions (or similar, belong on trial and not running a non regionally accredited college with a bad reputation. This "college" will be gone soon. They expanded into medical fields they cannot support with instructors, students or practice/externship sites. They have nowhere for the nursing program to obtain practicals, the lab program is not NAACLS approved and so on. A few more quarters and they will max out what they can steal from this area and go back and focus on Texas where they came from. Yes, Edison has had problems, but it will recover and lead you to a legit degree that can be parlayed into a bachelors nearby at Florida Gulf Coast University (or any other state school). See what you can do with the education from Southwest Florida College - for 80% or more graduates, it's nothing but a new monthly loan expense to pay on that 7-11 wage.
- Reviewed on: March 10, 2012 Flag Review
- Rating:
- Good God, don't do it. You graduate, you still owe some money (not a lot, compared with the total cost), they refuse to release your diploma or your transcripts (even to employers). They ignore email for job placement assistance, they ignore anything financial except accepting payments. If you drive over to the Ft Myers campus and try to see someone they are always "in a meeting" (even though you made the appointment a week earlier). They have recently had a lot of turnover in instructors and students. If you stay, remember, once you graduate, they are gone (unless they want money from you). And their accreditation, the, "Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools" can be achieved in a garage with two folding chairs - it is not regional accreditation that requires academic standards and the credits earned will be difficult to impossible to transfer even in general studies courses. Please don't do it - don't listen to the sales pitch lies - program director lies unless you just have way too much time and money to burn.
- Reviewed on: August 02, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- I am attending Southwest Florida College now for interior design. I transferred from another school due to my family moving across state and I was very unhappy about how they did not transfer a lot of classes that I had already taken. The whole office is very unorganized, not helpful, and unprofessional. The school is a joke. I feel like I'm in high school again. I take that back, junior high. I want a degree so that is why I'm sucking it up, and finishing up here for a few more months since there are no other schools within two hours for my major. If you are thinking about going to this school, don't! If you want to actually learn something and and get your moneys worth look into other schools. If you want an easy degree where you learn nothing, this school is perfect for you!
- Reviewed on: June 18, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- Don't do it !! Not a regionally accredited college - No connections with employers other than the occasional "friend of a friend". You will graduate 30-40K in the hole, no job, no job prospects and SWFC will claim they never heard of you. Happens to 98% of graduates - only good news is most of those enrolling figure it out, withdraw, and never see graduation.
- Reviewed on: May 14, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- Really think twice before enrolling at Southwest Florida College and their Medical Billing and Coding program. I completed the program with a 3.92 GPA and dean's list, all semesters. When I enrolled I was sold on that premise that it was an excellent school to do a career change. Upon graduation, there was no information on how to take the national certification test - told that professionals should find that out themselves. The Graduate Career Placement office has been of no assistance. Met with them and given the standard sales pitch on the economy and how I need to volunteer to get my foot in the door. Apparently, they do not have all of the relationships in the community that they say they do. Thankfully, I was able to find employment on my own in another field (not what I went to school for). When this employer did a background check, SWFC had "impounded" my records and would not verify that I had attended school there to my potential employer. This school is just interested in getting their $$$ and that's it. They don't care anything about the student and their success after school. I met a lot of good people their, including instructors - but the administration has a lot to be desired. There are other schools out there that will help you if you are thinking about going into the Medical Billing and Coding Field.
But, think twice - the market is saturated and it is very difficult to get into. Unless you have a medical background.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
