Everest College-Phoenix (Closed 2015)
- Our mission is to provide men and women of all ages with the practical skills, education and training needed to excel in their chosen fields. The Phoenix campus thus provides an invaluable and timely service to society by preparing candidates to meet and exceed existing needs in the employment arena. We are totally committed to this objective and to the success of our students.
School Highlights
Everest College-Phoenix served 4,102 students (53% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 57%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 84% over five years.
| Everest College-Phoenix | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 48 staff | 202 staff |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Everest College opened its doors in 1982 as the Academy of Business College. The original focus of the school was business, however its course offerings soon expanded to include computer, medical and legal curriculums. We have a unique way of providing high-quality instruction and training services to students. Our educational approach involves making you, a vital member of our student body, the number one priority. Specifically, your total academic experience will include important roles as a student, a customer, and a guest, at our school. This school voluntarily undergoes periodic accrediting evaluations by teams of qualified examiners including subject experts and specialists in occupational education and private school administration. Our programs emphasize real-world training that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term career opportunities for graduates. Here at our campus, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy of providing a quality education that emphasizes practical skills; employ a highly skilled and dedicated faculty; and cater to students seeking a strong knowledge base and the experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Everest College-Phoenix is Brookline College-Phoenix (1.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brookline College-PhoenixPrivate for-profit1,451 students | 1.00 Mi2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-6265 1.001,451 - Carrington College-Phoenix NorthPrivate for-profit1,644 students | 1.30 Mi8503 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900 1.301,644 - Brown Mackie College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit648 students | 1.70 Mi13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044 1.70648 - Arizona College-GlendalePrivate for-profit479 students | 2.50 Mi4425 W Olive Avenue, Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382 2.50479 - Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute ArizonaPrivate for-profit490 students | 3.90 Mi6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 934-7273 3.90490
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