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Florida SouthWestern State College 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 …
Florida SouthWestern State College 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.
  • Established: 1962
  • President: Jeffery Allbritten
  • Former names: Edison Junior College (1962–1972) · Edison Community College (1972–2004) · Edison College (2004–2008) · Edison State College (2008–2014)
  • Parent institution: Florida College System
  • Accreditation: SACS
  • Endowment: $49.5 million (2024)
  • Budget: $96.6 million (2024)

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