These seven (7) interconnected pillars define why every employee is integral to FSW.
- Affordability:
- 76% of FSW students graduate debt-free Tuition rates in 2024 are the same as in 2014
- Same classes at half the cost of a university.
- Exceptional Academics:
- Study & travel abroad opportunities
- Undergraduate research programs
- Honors Scholar Program
- Learning beyond the classroom
- Exceptional Cultural Experiences:
- Student art, music, and theatre experiences
- Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and Rauschenberg Gallery
- Study and travel abroad programs for cultural enrichment
- Supportive Environment:
- Academic support through tutoring centers and advising
- CARE Services for comprehensive student support
- Student clubs and organizations
- Career-Ready Workforce Programs:
- 65 workforce-focused academic programs
- Career Connections Center
- Badges and stackable credentials for career advancement
- Workforce Education funding opportunities
- Economic Vitality:
- Annual economic impact of $435.4 million or 6,596 jobs supported
- Contributes $1.2 million a day to the SWFL economy
- Alumni are the backbone of the SWFL workforce
- Transforming Lives:
- Thousands of alumni stay and work in Southwest Florida
- Many programs maintain 100% licensure pass rates
- 75,825 degrees and certificates awarded since 1962