About FSW
When you give to the FSW Foundation, you invest in students whose lives are 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 region, Florida SouthWestern State College is where opportunity meets impact. From healthcare and business to science, the arts, and athletics, FSW prepares the next generation of leaders who will strengthen our communities.
FSW by the Numbers
- Serving 5 counties: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee
- 16,000+ students enrolled annually
- 80,000+ alumni
- $435.4 million annual economic impact in Southwest Florida
Value and Access
- Tuition among the nation’s top 10% most affordable public colleges (starting around $3,400 per year)
- More than 70% 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—helping students succeed, graduate, and return to strengthen the Southwest Florida communities we all call home.