School Highlights
Everest College-Mesa served 270 students (72% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 61%.
School Overview
Everest College-Mesa
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
16 staff
202 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
270 students
5,392 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
195 students
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
75 students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
457 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
195 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
75 students
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
3%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
33%
36%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
40%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,420
$15,086
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,374
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,640
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
68%
99%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Everest College-Mesa cost?
Everest College-Mesa's private state tuition is approximately $12,420.
What is the acceptance rate of Everest College-Mesa?
The acceptance rate of Everest College-Mesa is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 99%.
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