Everest College-Vancouver
Tel:
(360)254-3282
- At Everest College-Vancouver, we are very student centered. With about 300 students on average, we pride ourselves on our positive customer service. Many of our full-time staff and faculty have been with the college for over a decade with a few who have been employed for 20-27 years. We have participated in various community service projects giving back to the Vancouver area at least 8-10 times a year, as it is a requirement for all medical programs. These projects include Puget Sound Blood Drives, Red Cross Blood Drives, Race for the Cure, Relay for Life, YWCA and YMCA, Caps for Chemo, and toy drives. We also provided supplies for children and women in the area and have participated in clothing drives for local charitable organizations and hurricane victims. At Everest, we offer programs that will put you on a fast track to pursue your new career sooner. With the help of our Career Services Assistance team, you will be put in the right direction to achieving your dreams.
School Highlights
- Everest College-Vancouver serves 247 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is same as the state community college average of 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 41%.
- Everest College-Vancouver is one of 2 community colleges within Clark County, WA.
- The nearest community college to Everest College-Vancouver is Clark College (5.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Everest College-Vancouver places among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Everest College-Vancouver | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 8 staff | 145 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 247 students | 4,463 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 247 students | 2,353 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 2,110 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 7% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% |
| % Black | 4% | 4% |
| % White | 71% | 59% |
| % Hawaiian | 3% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 12% | 5% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 67% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,300 | $36,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Everest College-Vancouver is Clark College (5.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Clark CollegePublic10,911 students | 5.60 Mi1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360)992-2000 5.6010,911 - Carrington College-PortlandPrivate, for profit100 students | 8.50 Mi2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Floor
Portland, OR 97232
(503)761-6100 8.50100 - Concorde Career College-PortlandPrivate, for profit804 students | 8.50 Mi1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232
(503)281-4181 8.50804 - Everest College-PortlandPublic161 students | 9.80 Mi600 SW 10th, Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205
(503)222-3225 9.80161 - 9,276 students | 9.90 Mi26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503)491-6422 9.909,276
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