7 Pillars

These seven (7) interconnected pillars define why every employee is integral to FSW.

1. 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.
2. Exceptional Academics:
   • Study & travel abroad opportunities
   • Undergraduate research programs
   • Honors Scholar Program
   •  Learning beyond the classroom
3. 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
4. Supportive Environment:
   • ​​​​​​​Academic support through tutoring centers and advising
   • CARE Services for comprehensive student support
   • Student clubs and organizations
5. Career-Ready Workforce Programs:
   • ​​​​​​​65 workforce-focused academic programs​​​​​​​
   • Career Connections Center
   • Badges and stackable credentials for career advancement
   • Workforce Education funding opportunities
6. 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
7. 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