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Founded in 1990 as International College, Hodges University has established itself as one of the premier private universities in the State of Florida. The name was changed to Hodges University in May, 2007 to honor a generous gift by Earl and Thelma Hodges, long-time residents of Naples and avid supporters of the institution.
 
Hodges University is Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. 
 
  • 12 associate degrees
  • 12 bachelor’s degrees
  • 8 graduate degrees
  • 22 online degrees
  • English as a second language
  • Lifelong learning classes at the Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning  
  • Johnson School of Business
  • School of Allied Health
  • Nichols School of Professional Studies
  • Fisher School of Technology
 
  • Naples, FL
  • Ft. Myers, FL
 
  • Immokalee Learning Site in the Jubilation Community
  • Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey, Brooksville, and Spring Hill 
    Florida Keys Community College
  • South Florida Community College
Providing students with programs that prepare them for careers, Hodges believes in flexible class scheduling, allowing students to attend weekly classes that suit their busy lifestyles. The University also meets the needs of today’s students by offering a wide variety of academic delivery methods and student services, both on campus and in the distance education arena.
Hodges University: By the Numbers
  • Approximately 2,900 students enrolled
  • 70% of students attend full-time
  • 458 students enrolled in distance education programs (completely online)
  • Average class size of 17 students
  • 99 full-time faculty
  • 79 adjunct or part-time faculty
  • More than 30,000 library books and 59,000 eBooks
  • 60 electronic databases
  • 73 classrooms/labs and student lounges at both the Naples and Fort Myers campuses
  • Smartboards and Internet connectivity in all classrooms
  • 40% of all classrooms have a computer for each student seat
  • 488 employees, including administration, staff, and faculty, both full-time and part-time
Student Profile
  • 68% female
  • 32% male
  • Average age of 33
  • 40% Hispanic
  • 15% African American
  • Over 7,700 degrees conferred

Hodges University wins NAACP Award >

 
 

Hodges University has been awarded the 2008 Equity and Diversity Award by the Collier County chapter of the NAACP. The award was presented at the annual Freedom Fund dinner and ceremony held recently.

 
 
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