Everglades University

5002 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Top Ranked (2023): View Rankings
  • The mission of Everglades University is to provide quality education to adult learners of diverse backgrounds in a collaborative environment where each individual has the opportunity to achieve personal growth. The University seeks to accomplish its mission by combining small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic values. The University supports the academic endeavor through research, scholarly contribution, and service, to deliver graduate and undergraduate programs both on campus and online. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

School Highlights

Everglades University serves 2,649 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 2,649 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Everglades University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 123 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
Everglades University
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
4 or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
123 staff
128 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Everglades University has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Everglades University diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,649 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,649 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,000 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Everglades University.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
106 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,212 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
437 students
66 students
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FL All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
22%
29%
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% Black
18%
16%
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% White
46%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Everglades University and the percentage of White community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Everglades University and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Unknown races
9%
5%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
3.14%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$47,500
$31,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $20,000 is more than the state average of $16,140. The private state tuition has grown by 39% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,000
$16,140
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$40,625
$9,750
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Everglades University and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Everglades University and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
86%
89%
This chart display the percent admitted of Everglades University and the community college average percent admitted of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 11/08/2022

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Everglades University cost?
Everglades University's private state tuition is approximately $20,000.
What is the acceptance rate of Everglades University?
The acceptance rate of Everglades University is 86%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is Everglades University's ranking?
Everglades University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 2,649 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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