Everest College-Mesa (Closed 2015)

5416 East Baseline Ste. 200
Mesa, AZ 85206

School Highlights

Everest College-Mesa served 270 students (72% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 55%.

School Overview

Everest College-Mesa
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
16 staff
296 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
270 students
4,392 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
195 students
1,301 students
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# Part-Time Students
75 students
3,091 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
457 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
195 students
1,301 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
75 students
3,652 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
3%
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% Asian
n/a
3%
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% Hispanic
33%
34%
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% Black
8%
6%
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% White
40%
45%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
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% Unknown races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
20%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$32,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$12,420
$12,123
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
79%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,374
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,640
$4,750
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Acceptance Rate
68%
99%
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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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Maricopa County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Maricopa County, AZ is Brookline College-Tempe. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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