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Fort Myers Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Fort Myers Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Fort Myers, Florida

There are at least 8 colleges in Fort Myers, listed and described below. These schools represent 22,137 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 17,880 full-time students, and a reported 2,351 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Edison State 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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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers.

Featured Colleges in Fort Myers (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Southwest Florida College
Fort 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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Law, Leisure, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Keiser University Campus
Fort Myers, Florida

Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Doctorate, Master

Fort Myers Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, business management, radiation therapist, drafting, criminal justice and administration, dental hygienist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 11,369 students, 7,966 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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: allied health and medical assisting, massage therapy, health and fitness, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 494 students, 1,134 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Lee County High Tech Center Central
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, Florida 33916-2204

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, cosmetology, automobile mechanics, electrician, accounting, administrative assistant, architectural drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 695 students, 738 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Sunstate Academy
2040 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, Florida 33907

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 240 students, 269 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in Fort Myers with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 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, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, accounting, criminal justice and safety, marketing, resort management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 9,339 students, 7,773 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,351 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-550. Math: 470-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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Cape Coral Colleges1102,286272 

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