Everglades University
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(561)912-1211
- 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 2,262 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Everglades University is one of 6 community colleges within Palm Beach County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Everglades University is Fortis Institute (0.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Everglades University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 123 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
| Everglades University | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 123 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,262 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,262 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 655 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 1,921 students | 487 students |
| # Graduate Students | 341 students | 30 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 20% | 24% |
| % Black | 17% | 17% |
| % White | 49% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | - |
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| Diversity Score | -10.00 | 0.60 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $47,500 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Everglades University is Fortis Institute (0.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fortis InstitutePrivate, for profit276 students | 0.50 Mi1630 South Congress Avenue, Suite 300
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561)304-3466 0.50276 - Palm Beach State CollegePublic28,517 students | 1.40 Mi4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561)967-7222 1.4028,517 - Southeastern CollegePrivate, for profit540 students | 4.80 Mi1756 North Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561)433-2330 4.80540 - 713 students | 8.50 Mi2410 Metrocentre Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)842-8324 8.50713 - Cambridge Institute of Health & TechnologyPrivate, for profit210 students | 13.50 Mi5150 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561)381-4990 13.50210
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