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Fort Myers Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Fort Myers

There are at least 6 colleges in Fort Myers, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 18,602 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 12,676 full-time students, and a reported 1,946 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Edison College and Florida Gulf Coast University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Florida Colleges.

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Fort Myers QuickSchools™

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Rasmussen College
Fort Myers, Florida

Offers career training and degree programs in allied health, business, justice studies, nursing, education, and technology. Located at 13 campuses across the U.S.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Southwest Florida College
Ft. Myers, Florida

Choose from a long list of accredited programs that prepare students for successful and rewarding careers. Campuses in Tampa and Fort Myers.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Fort Myers Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Edison College
8099 College Pky SW
Fort Myers, Florida 33919-0000

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, radiation therapist, criminal justice and administration, legal assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 10,653 students, 6,323 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Heritage Institute - Ft Myers
6811 Palisades Park Ct
Fort Myers, Florida 33912

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 191 students, 191 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Lee County High Tech Center Central
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, Florida 33916

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, cosmetology, automobile mechanics, architectural drafting, culinary arts services, electrician, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 509 students, 395 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 Fgcu Blvd S
Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, accounting, criminal justice and safety, MIS, health service and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 7,249 students, 5,767 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,946 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-560. Math: 470-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

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(2000)
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Cape Coral Colleges1102,286217 

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