Everest University-South Orlando

9200 Soutpark Center Loop
Orlando, FL 32819
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  • Everest University’s South Orlando campus is located in the Greater Orlando metropolitan region in Florida and serves both Orange and Osceola counties. This vibrant, active campus aims to create a successful learning environment not only for its students, but also for its employees by understanding that if employees are happy, students can benefit from a quality education. Opened in 1987 as the former Orlando College, this campus is one of Everest's largest facilities with 60,000 square feet on just one floor and is approximately a quarter-mile long from one end of the facility to the other. Another vital campus initiative is to connect with local neighborhoods in an effort to impact at the community level. It begins with dedicated members of the Everest team and its students by working in every direction to be a partner in the community.
School Highlights
Everest University-South Orlando serves 22,535 students (51% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Everest University-South Orlando is one of 13 community colleges within Orange County, FL.
The nearest community college to Everest University-South Orlando is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Orlando (2.3 miles away).

Top Placements

Everest University-South Orlando places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 242 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Everest University-South Orlando(FL) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty242 staff37 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Everest University-South Orlando has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Everest University-South Orlando diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment22,535 students1,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio93:138:1
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# Full-Time Students11,546 students487 students
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# Part-Time Students10,989 students655 students
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# Undergraduate Students11,469 students487 students
# Graduate Students77 students30 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
11%
24%
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% Black
34%
17%
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% White
44%
69%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
6%
-
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Diversity Score
0.670.60
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,800$30,300
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $13,752 is less than the state average of $15,054. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,752$15,054
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid72%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,613$11,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,466$6,334
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Acceptance Rate52%75%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Everest University-South Orlando is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Orlando (2.3 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Top Ranked FL Community College: View Top Placements
  • Students: 22,535 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,752
  • Acceptance Rate: 52%
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
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For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,464 per year for in-state students and $11,973 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,054 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Florida is Johnson & Wales University-North Miami. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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