Florida SouthWestern State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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
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.
Fort Myers, FL

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Key Florida SouthWestern State College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 7
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 1
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.

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
5% of undergrads live on campus
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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