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Former names | Edison Junior College (1962–1972) Edison Community College (1972–2004) Edison College (2004–2008) Edison State College (2008–2014) |
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| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1962; 63 years ago (1962) |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $49.5 million (2024)[1] |
| Budget | $96.6 million (2024)[2] |
| President | Jeffery Allbritten |
Academic staff | 194 (full-time)[3] 338 (part-time)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 14,326 (fall 2022)[3] |
| Location | , Florida ,United States 26°33′05″N81°53′14″W / 26.5513°N 81.8872°W /26.5513; -81.8872 |
| Campus | Large suburb[3] |
| Colors | Purple and aqua |
| Nickname | Buccaneers |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAARegion 8 –Suncoast Conference |
| Mascot | Captain Blackbeard |
| Website | www |
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Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is apublic college inFort Myers, Florida, United States. It is a member of theFlorida College System.
FSW was established in 1962 asEdison Junior College, named afterThomas Edison, who spent winter months in Fort Myers. Its first campus opened in 1965. The school rebranded several times, reflecting changes in its mission and academic offerings. It became a baccalaureate-granting institution in 2008, when it was renamedEdison State College. In 2014, the college adopted its current name, cutting ties to Edison and aligning with its expanded geographic reach.[4]
FSW offers both associate and baccalaureate degrees, and several vocational certificate programs, focusing on healthcare, business, technology, and education. FSW is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The main campus is located in Fort Myers, and covers 140 acres (57 ha). The college also has additional campuses, including the Charlotte Campus inPunta Gorda, which opened in 1997 and is the largest campus at 204 acres (83 ha). The Collier Campus, located inNaples, opened in 1992 on a 50-acre (20 ha) site. Additionally, the Hendry/Glades Curtis Center inLaBelle serves as a hub for outreach programs. Hendry/Glades Curtis Center also offers classes for degree seeking students and classes for credits like its sister campuses that are part of FSW College system. It serves the students in both Hendry and Glades counties as well as students from other campuses and counties.
FSW reestablished its athletics program in 2014 under the "Buccaneers" moniker.[4] Teams participate in theSuncoast Conference of theFlorida State College Activities Association and theNational Junior College Athletic Association. The 3,500-seatSuncoast Credit Union Arena opened in 2016 and is home to the basketball and volleyball teams, as well as theCity of Palms Classic high school basketball tournament.[5] Baseball and softball teams play atCity of Palms Park.
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