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Florida SouthWestern State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate85.6%

With an 85.6% acceptance rate, Florida SouthWestern is within reach for many applicants, so your strategy should focus on program fit, residency costs, and placement requirements. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your record or help with course placement.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Florida SouthWestern State College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Florida SouthWestern State College enrolls 13,815 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Florida SouthWestern has a 27.8:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its profile reflects a midsize public college environment with a primarily undergraduate student body.

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Undergrad Enrollment13,815
Freshman RetentionN/A
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio27.8:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Florida SouthWestern State College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 7

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Florida SouthWestern, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have a baseline. Use the summer before senior year and fall retakes for possible superscore gains; because the Regular Decision deadline is July 7, a December retake should still leave plenty of time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Florida SouthWestern is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,754 and out-of-state tuition of $15,342. About 62% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $3,190. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

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In-State Tuition$2,754
Out-of-State Tuition$15,342
Room and Board$11,185
Average Merit Award$3,190
Application Fee$30
Students on Aid62%
Average Aid Package$6,004
Average Debt at GradN/A

At Florida SouthWestern, out-of-state tuition is $15,342, while in-state tuition is $2,754. Room and board adds about $11,185 for students living on campus. About 62% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $6,004. Merit awards average $3,190, which can help lower the final cost for students who qualify.

Student life at Florida SouthWestern State College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Housing

5% of undergrads live on campus

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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