About FSW

Giving to the FSW Foundation means investing in lives transformed through education. Your support empowers students to change their future — and, in turn, the future of our community for generations to come.

As the oldest institution of higher education in our five-county area, Florida SouthWestern State College is where opportunity meets impact. Whether your passion is business, healthcare, science, humanities, the arts, or athletics, there’s a program at FSW shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

FSW by the Numbers

  • Serving 5 counties: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee
  • 16,000+ students enrolled annually
  • 75,000+ alumni
  • $435.4 million annual economic impact in Southwest Florida

Value and Access

  • Tuition among the nation’s top 10% most affordable (starting around $3,400 per year)
  • 74% of students graduate debt-free
  • Seamless transfer: FSW associate degree graduates can continue at any Florida public university

The Power of Donor Support

Generosity from donors has allowed the FSW Foundation to invest more than $10 million in scholarships and programs over the past five years — ensuring students succeed, graduate, and give back to the communities we all call home.

FSW Students

FSW Students

FSW Students