PrivateUrbanHodges University
International College
Fort Myers, Florida 33966
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Hodges University is a private institution in Fort Myers with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 171 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
22% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,052 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,602.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Hodges University was founded in Naples, Florida, in 1990 as International College with 85 students.
- •International College achieved regional accreditation in 1998 and received the authority to offer master's degree programs in 1999.
- •In 2000, International College moved out of its original location, a rented storefront in East Naples, and constructed a new campus at 2655 Northbrooke Drive in Naples.
- •The college was renamed Hodges University on June 1, 2007, in recognition of a $12 million donation from Earl and Thelma Hodges, founders and owners of Hodges Funeral Home in Naples since 1964.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
63.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$17,600
Programs (64)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
100%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium