Tuition Costs

75% of Our Students Graduate Debt Free.

With our tuition costing about half of that of a state university and many financial aid options, you can save money while earning a degree to help you land your dream job or transfer into your program of choice for advanced education.

Tuition Details

Resident Student Fees Per Credit Hour

Program Resident Tuition Student Financial Aid Fee Student Activity Fee Capital Improvement Fee Technology Fee Parking Fee Total Fees for Academic Year (30 Hours)
Credit Programs (A&P, PSV, College Prep) $81.21 $4.07 $8.13 $13.88 $4.07 $2.00 $113.36 $3,400.80
Credit Programs (BS, BAS) $91.79 $4.59 $9.18 $13.56 $4.59 $2.00 $125.71 $3,771.30
Career Certificate $72.03 $7.21 $0.00 $0.00 $3.61 $2.00 $84.85 $2,545.50
Continuing Workforce Education $106.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2.00 $108.00 $3,240.00

Non-Resident Student Fees Per Credit Hour

Program Resident Tuition Non-Resident Tuition Student Financial Aid Fee Student Activity Fee Capital Improvement Fee Technology Fee Parking Fee Total Fees for Academic Year (30 Hours)
Credit Programs (A&P, PSV, College Prep) $81.21 $243.79 $16.25 $8.13 $65.00 $16.25 $2.00 $432.63 $12,978.90
Credit Programs (BS, BAS) $91.79 $511.41 $30.16 $9.18 $120.64 $30.16 $2.00 $795.34 $23,860.20
Career Certificate $72.03 $216.08 $28.82 $0.00 $0.00 $14.41 $2.00 $333.34 $10,000.20
Continuing Workforce Education $106.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2.00 $108.00 $3,240.00

Note: A Parking Fee of $2.00 Per Credit Hour is assessed to each program. The parking fee is not applicable to Florida SouthWestern State College Online courses

Please visit the Financial Aid web page for information on paying for school.

Definitions

A&P: Advanced & Professional education for college credit (A.A. degree)

PSV: Postsecondary Vocational education for college credit (A.S. degree)

College Prep: Courses to attain college entrance skills

BS: Bachelor Science

BAS: Bachelor of Applied Science

Career Certificate: Career Certificate leading to a vocational certificate or degree

Continuing Workforce Education: Courses which enhance/upgrade job-related skills


2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance

Associates Degree

Full-Time Student Florida Resident
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home Veteran with basic housing allowance On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$3,461 $3,461 $3,461 $3,461
Living expenses, incl. food and housing $4,275 $4,275 $11,185 $14,251
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,470 $1,470 $1,470 $1,470
Transportation** $2,903 $2,903 $2,903 $2,903
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Total $14,609 $14,609 $21,519 $24,585

*Tuition and fees are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term, for two terms (Fall and Spring), for a two-year program. **$600 can be added for purchase or lease of personal computer, if required, with documentation provided by the student and submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid, contact for more information.

Full-time Out-of-State Resident
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home Veteran with basic housing allowance On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$13,039 $13,039 $13,039 $13,039
Living expenses, incl. food and housing $4,275 $4,275 $11,185 $14,251
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,470 $1,470 $1,470 $1,470
Transportation** $2,903 $2,903 $2,903 $2,903
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Total $24,187 $24,187 $31,097 $34,163

*Tuition and fees are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term, for two terms (Fall and Spring), for a two-year program. **$600 can be added for purchase or lease of personal computer, if required, with documentation provided by the student and submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid, contact for more information.

Bachelors Degree

Full-Time Student Florida Resident
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home Veteran with basic housing allowance On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$3,831 $3,831 $3,831 $3,831
Living expenses, incl. food and housing $4,275 $4,275 $11,185 $14,251
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,470 $1,470 $1,470 $1,470
Transportation** $2,903 $2,903 $2,903 $2,903
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Total $14,979 $14,979 $21,889 $24,955

*Tuition and fees are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term, for two terms (Fall and Spring), for a two-year program. **$600 can be added for purchase or lease of personal computer, if required, with documentation provided by the student and submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid, contact for more information.

Full-Time Out-of-State Residents
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home Veteran with basic housing allowance On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$23,920 $23,920 $23,920 $23,920
Living expenses, incl. food and housing $4,275 $4,275 $11,185 $14,251
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,470 $1,470 $1,470 $1,470
Transportation** $2,903 $2,903 $2,903 $2,903
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Total $35,068 $35,068 $41,978 $45,044

*Tuition and fees are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term, for two terms (Fall and Spring), for a two-year program. **$600 can be added for purchase or lease of personal computer, if required, with documentation provided by the student and submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid, contact for more information.

2425 COA Full Time Florida Resident - Health Professions
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home Vet BAH On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$4,561 $4,561 $4,561 $4,561
Living expenses, incl. food and housing $4,275 $4,275 $11,185 $14,251
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment** $2,570 $2,570 $2,570 $2,570
Transportation $2,903 $2,903 $2,903 $2,903
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Total $16,809 $16,809 $23,719 $26,785

*Tuition and fees are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term for two terms (Fall and Spring) for a two year program.

**$600 can be added for purchase or lease of personal computer, if required, with documentation from student

2425 COA Full Time Out of State Resident - Health Professional
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home Vet BAH On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$14,139 $14,139 $14,139 $14,139
Living expenses, incl. food and housing $4,275 $4,275 $11,185 $14,251
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment** $2,570 $2,570 $2,570 $2,570
Transportation $2,903 $2,903 $2,903 $2,903
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Total $26,387 $26,387 $33,297 $36,363

*Tuition and fees are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term for two terms (Fall and Spring) for a two-year program.

**$600 can be added for purchase or lease of personal computer, if required, with documentation from student

2425 COA Full Time Florida Resident - BS Elementary Education
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home Vet BAH On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$3,831 $3,831 $3,831 $3,831
Living expenses, incl. food and housing $4,275 $4,275 $11,185 $14,251
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment** $2,330 $2,330 $2,330 $2,330
Transportation $2,903 $2,903 $2,903 $2,903
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Total $15,839 $15,839 $22,749 $25,815

*Tuition and fees are based on a student taking 15 credit hours per term for two terms (Fall and Spring).

**$600 can be added for purchase or lease of personal computer, if required, with documentation from student

2023-2024 Estimated Cost of Attendance

Associate's Degrees

Full-Time Student Florida Residents
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$3,400 $3,400 $3,400
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $2,087 $2,087 $2,087
Living expenses $3,826 $10,044 $12,755
Transportation** $2,647 $2,647 $2,647
Miscellaneous personal expenses $1,947 $1,947 $1,947
Total $13,908 $20,125 $22,836

* Tuition and fees figures are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term for two terms (Fall and Spring) for a two year degree program. Tuition and fees are estimated and subject to final approval by the FSW Board of Trustees. Cost of Attendance are estimates used for the purpose of Financial Aid.

Full-Time Student Out of State Residents
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$12,979 $12,979 $12,979
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $2,087 $2,087 $2,087
Living expenses $3,826 $10,044 $12,755
Transportation** $2,647 $2,647 $2,647
Miscellaneous personal expenses $1,947 $1,947 $1,947
Total $23,487 $29,704 $32,415

* Tuition and fees figures are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term for two terms (Fall and Spring) for a two year degree program.

Bachelor's Degrees

Full-Time Student Florida Residents
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$3,771 $3,771 $3,771
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $2,087 $2,087 $2,087
Living expenses $3,826 $10,044 $12,755
Transportation** $2,647 $2,647 $2,647
Miscellaneous personal expenses $1,947 $1,947 $1,947
Total $14,279 $20,496 $23,207

* Tuition and fees figures are based on an undergraduate student taking 15 undergraduate credit hours per term for two terms (Fall and Spring) for a two year degree program. Tuition and fees are estimated and subject to final approval by the FSW Board of Trustees. Cost of Attendance are estimates used for the purpose of Financial Aid.

Full-Time Student Out of State Residents
Estimated Expenses
(separated by living arrangement)
**Expenses may vary depending on the student
At Home On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees*
View Detailed Tuition Costs
$23,860 $23,860 $23,860
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $2,087 $2,087 $2,087
Living expenses $3,826 $10,044 $12,755
Transportation** $2,647 $2,647 $2,647
Miscellaneous personal expenses $1,947 $1,947 $1,947
Total $34,368 $40,585 $43,296