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.