Everest College-Newport News
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(757)873-1111
School Highlights
- Everest College-Newport News serves 433 students (75% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- Everest College-Newport News is one of 2 community colleges within Newport News City County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Everest College-Newport News is Thomas Nelson Community College (2.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Everest College-Newport News places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Everest College-Newport News | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 25 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 433 students | 1,577 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 326 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 107 students | 860 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | - | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| % Black | 66% | 22% |
| % White | 21% | 57% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 59% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,400 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Everest College-Newport News is Thomas Nelson Community College (2.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 10,436 students | 2.80 Mi99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
(757)825-2700 2.8010,436 - Centura College-Newport NewsPrivate, for profit211 students | 4.80 Mi616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757)874-2121 4.80211 - Centura College-NorfolkPrivate, for profit226 students | 17.70 Mi7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757)853-2121 17.70226 - 27,646 students | 18.80 Mi121 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757)822-1122 18.8027,646 - Johnson & Wales University-NorfolkPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 19.80 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757)853-3508 19.80n/a
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