Everglades University
- 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 2,247 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,247 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,920
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Everglades University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 123 teachers has declined by 22% over five years.
Everglades University
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
4 or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
123 staff
128 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Everglades University has grown by 54% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Everglades University diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,247 students
3,135 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,247 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,273 students
# Undergraduate Students
1,877 students
862 students
# Graduate Students
341 students
51 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
30%
% Black
19%
18%
% White
45%
38%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$47,500
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $18,920 is more than the state average of $15,410. The private state tuition has grown by 32% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,920
$15,410
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$40,659
$10,413
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
86%
84%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 06/06/2022
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