| Florida SouthWestern State College | |
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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) |
| Type: | Public college |
| Parent: | Florida College System |
| Accreditation: | SACS |
| Endowment: | $49.5 million (2024)[1] |
| Budget: | $96.6 million (2024)[2] |
| President: | Jeffery Allbritten |
| Faculty: | 194 (full-time)[3] 338 (part-time) |
| Undergrad: | 14,326 (fall 2022) |
| City: | Fort Myers |
| State: | Florida |
| Country: | United States |
| Campus: | Large suburb |
| Colors: | Purple and aqua |
| Nickname: | Buccaneers |
| Sporting Affiliations: | NJCAA Region 8 – Suncoast Conference |
| Mascot: | Captain Blackbeard |
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is a public college in Fort Myers, Florida. It is a member of the Florida College System.
FSW was established in 1962 as Edison Junior College, named after Thomas 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 renamed Edison 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 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The main campus is located in Fort Myers, and covers 140acres. The college also has additional campuses, including the Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda, which opened in 1997 and is the largest campus at 204acres. The Collier Campus, located in Naples, opened in 1992 on a 50acres site. Additionally, the Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in LaBelle serves as a hub for outreach programs.
FSW reestablished its athletics program in 2014 under the "Buccaneers" moniker. Teams participate in the Suncoast Conference of the Florida State College Activities Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association. The 3,500-seat Suncoast Credit Union Arena opened in 2016 and is home to the basketball and volleyball teams, as well as the City of Palms Classic high school basketball tournament.[5] Baseball and softball teams play at City of Palms Park.