- Tracing its roots to 1890, Everest University-Tampa can rightfully claim to be the oldest, continuously operating business college in the State of Florida. Our modern labs and classrooms offer all the modern amenities for the 21st century student. We specialize in offering short-term career training in Allied Health fields such as Medical Assistant and Massage Therapy and Trades programs such as Electrician and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Our more advanced programs allow a student to pursue Associate�s, Bachelor�s, or Master�s degrees in such fields as accounting, business, criminal justice, medical insurance billing and coding, and paralegal. We�ve designed each class to help you understand vital concepts quickly and easily. To create a sense of community within our school, we plan events throughout the school year. We have quarterly Student Appreciation Days filled with food, fun and activities incorporating seasonal events, such as Halloween costume contests, Constitutional activities and Spring Fests. Our campus also offers a tutoring program that is staffed by Student Ambassadors and organized by our Student Services Coordinator. We offer tutoring in diverse subjects ranging from medical diploma subjects to accounting, business, and finance.
School Highlights
Altierus Career College-Tampa served 511 students (95% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 67%.
School Overview
Altierus Career College-Tampa
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Masters Colleges and Universities II
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
50 staff
39 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
511 students
1,014 students
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
487 students
559 students
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
24 students
455 students
Showing 2008–2022. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
511 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
487 students
552 students
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
348 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24 students
482 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
26%
3%
% Black
37%
20%
% White
5%
33%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
25%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,200
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,940
$16,429
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,898
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,486
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
74%
74%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Altierus Career College-Tampa cost?
Altierus Career College-Tampa's private state tuition is approximately $14,940.
What is the acceptance rate of Altierus Career College-Tampa?
The acceptance rate of Altierus Career College-Tampa is 74%, which is equal to the state average of 74%.
In what neighborhood is Altierus Career College-Tampa located?
Altierus Career College-Tampa is located in the Northwest Tampa neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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